Overview
- The match kicks off Saturday at 14:00 CET at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Sesma Espinosa refereeing and Movistar LaLiga broadcasting.
- The game has been framed in Spain as a plebiscite for the team and club leadership as Levante visit under new coach Luís Castro, who has taken four points from his first two matches.
- Álvaro Arbeloa urged supporters to unite behind the players, vowed to work relentlessly and said he will take responsibility for what happens next.
- Real Madrid’s Friday session listed absences including Lunin, Rüdiger, Militao, Mendy, Trent and Rodrygo, with Brahim away for the Africa Cup of Nations final.
- Kylian Mbappé was named to the squad despite a knee sprain, and his inclusion in the starting XI is in doubt.