Although it is not mathematically impossible, Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat at home to Atletico in last Saturday’s Madrid derby all but ended Los Blancos’ hopes of winning the title.
Zinedine Zidane’s boys trail league leaders Barcelona by a whopping 12 points with only 12 games remaining in the season, as talks of a crisis at Santiago Bernabeu creeps onto the news.
Nonetheless, Les Merengues still have a lot to play for, with the Champions League up for grabs and a second spot finish in the standings within reach given the neighbors’ 7-point lead.
Next up for Cristiano and Co. is a trip to Levante. Will Real Madrid grab their first win La Liga since February 13?
Team news – who’s fit and who’s not?
The biggest fitness news leading up to Wednesday’s game was the return of Gareth Bale to the first-team training. After spending six weeks on the sidelines, the Welshman rejoined the group, though it remains unknown whether he'll feature in the midweek clash.
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The good news end there, however, as Zidane faces a selection headache due to the injuries to Marcelo, Pepe, Benzema, and Arbeloa, whilst Carvajal and Ramos are both suspended.
Levante, who sit dead bottom in the standings, will be without the injured Pedro Lopez and the suspended David Navarro.
Head to head
One could easily be forgiven for tipping Los Blancos for an easy win; however, a look at their most recent encounters shows that Real Madrid have lost twice in their last 6 trips to Levante (one in the Copa del Rey), with one ending in a 0-0 draw.
However, Cristiano and Co.’s last loss at Estadi Ciutat de València was back in 2011 when a 10-man Real Madrid lost 1-0.
Zidane calls for his players to bounce back from Saturday's Madrid derby defeat
Since then, the 10-time Champions League winners have come out victorious in their last 8 meetings in all competitions, winning all of their last 6 run-ins (home and away).
Last 6 Estadi Ciutat de València meetings
18-10-2014: Levante 0-5 Real Madrid
05-10-2013: Levante 2-3 Real Madrid
11-11-2012: Levante 1-2 Real Madrid
18-09-2011: Levante 1-0 Real Madrid
06-01-2011: Levante 2-0 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey)
25-09-2010: Levante 0-0 Real Madrid
Which channel is broadcasting Levante vs Real Madrid on TV or Online?
Estadi Ciutat de Valencia will be the venue for Wednesday's tricky clash between Los Granotas and Los Blancos. If you live too far way, no worries. LiveSoccerTV.com has plenty of good choices to watch this huge Liga BBVA clash via your TV, computer, phone, or tablet. Here are some options to view the match for fans residing elsewhere in Spain and in the following countries:
- In the USA at 15:00 EST on: beIN Sports en Español, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A., beIN Sports USA
- In Spain at 21:00 CET on: Abono Futbol 1, Movistar TV Fútbol, Canal+ Partidazo
- In UK at 20:00 GMT on: SKY GO Extra, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports 1/HD UK
- In Canada at 15:00 ET on: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN Sports en Español, beIN Sports Canada
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Key stats
- Real Madrid have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 ties vs Levante in all competitions.
- Los Blancos have registered at least 2 goals in their last 8 clashes with Las Granotas.
- Although they sit bottom of the table, Levante have won 3 of their 4 home games in 2016.
- Rubi’s crew have scored the 3rd least goals (24) this season, and have kept only 1 clean sheet in their last 16 games.
- Los Blancos, on the other hand, have found the back of the net the most number of times in 15/16 (71).
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