Two clubs in opposite halves of the Liga BBVA table will do battle today in a league match between Real Madrid and Levante. The first-division clash scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos (via Inside Spanish Football): "If anything characterizes this dressing room over the last few years, it's the joy. Every day in training, whether it be this year or last year, we live unique moments. We're fortunate to have a great atmosphere here. I don't acknowledge anything from outside."
Levante manager Lucas Alcaraz (via Inside Spanish Football): "Levante will survive. I think that because of the sufficient quality these players have, but also because of the harmony and spirit amongst them."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With Toni Kroos one yellow card away from suspension and Luka Modric needing match fitness ahead of El Clasico, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti must turn to the Croatian in midfield. Before succumbing the injury, Modric made 10 appearances, posting two assists and an average of 1.8 key passes.
Real Madrid's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Casillas; Marcelo, Pepe, Ramos, Carvajal; Modric, Silva, Isco; Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale
Levante's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Marino; Tono, Ramis, Navarro, Lopez; Morales, Diop, Camarasa, Xumetra; Uche, Barral
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).
Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 27 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 78 | 16 | 62 | 65 | |||
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 26 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 75 | 24 | 51 | 61 | |||
| 3 | Valencia CF | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 48 | 22 | 26 | 57 | |||
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 23 | 28 | 56 | |||
| 5 | Villarreal CF | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 49 | |||
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 46 | 33 | 13 | 49 | |||
| 7 | Málaga CF | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 30 | -1 | 42 | |||
| 8 | Athletic Club | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 36 | |||
| 9 | RCD Espanyol | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 37 | -5 | 33 | |||
| 10 | Celta de Vigo | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 31 | -3 | 32 | |||
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 27 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 32 | 50 | -18 | 32 | |||
| 12 | Real Sociedad | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 29 | 36 | -7 | 30 | |||
| 13 | Getafe CF | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 36 | -12 | 29 | |||
| 14 | Eibar | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 38 | -12 | 27 | |||
| 15 | Elche CF | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 27 | |||
| 16 | UD Almería | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 40 | -18 | 25 | |||
| 17 | Deportivo La Coruña | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 44 | -21 | 25 | |||
| 18 | Levante UD | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 49 | -26 | 25 | |||
| 19 | Granada CF | 27 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 43 | -25 | 22 | |||
| 20 | Córdoba CF | 27 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 41 | -22 | 19 |
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