All eyes of football fans will be on the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium this Saturday evening, as Real Madrid hosts Levante in the 20th round of the 2025-2026 La Liga season. This match carries exceptional importance, going beyond being just a three-point game, as it comes at a very critical time for Los Blancos.
Context of the crisis: Real Madrid searches for a lifeline
Real Madrid enters this match burdened by the wounds of last week's disastrous performance, having suffered two consecutive defeats by the same scoreline (3-2). The first was a painful loss to arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, and the second was a resounding shock, resulting in their elimination from the Copa del Rey Round of 16 at the hands of Albacete. These results have placed the team under immense pressure from fans and the media, making a victory today an absolute necessity.
Arbeloa's first test at the Bernabeu
Today's match marks the debut of new coach and club legend, Álvaro Arbeloa, on the Santiago Bernabéu bench. Angry fans are expecting a strong response from the players to restore the team's lost prestige. Arbeloa aims to capitalize on home advantage and the support of the fans to instill confidence in his players and get the team's tactics in order, especially since any further setback could plunge the team into a crisis that threatens the stability of the entire season.
The battle between the top and bottom of La Liga
In the league standings, Real Madrid sits in second place with 45 points and aims to close the gap with league leaders Barcelona (49 points) to maintain their chances of reclaiming the title, which has become the team's primary focus after their elimination from the Copa del Rey. Meanwhile, the match is equally crucial for Levante, who are struggling at the bottom of the table, second from bottom with 14 points. The visitors hope to capitalize on Real Madrid's shaky morale to secure a positive result that would boost their hopes of avoiding relegation.
Channels broadcasting the Real Madrid vs. Levante match
You can watch the Real Madrid vs. Levante match live and exclusively on beIN Sports HD , the official broadcaster of La Liga matches in the Middle East and North Africa. The channel will provide comprehensive coverage, starting with pre-match analysis, followed by live commentary, and concluding with post-match interviews analyzing the team's performance and refereeing decisions.
