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Real Madrid vs Levante Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Jan 17, 2026 4:00 AM ET

Real Madrid will take on Levante this Saturday, Jan. 17, at 5:00 a.m. PT, 8:00 a.m. ET, at the Santiago Bernabéu, for LaLiga (Matchday 20).

Madrid arrives at this match in second place with 45 points after 19 matches, and a record of 14 wins, three draws, and two losses.

For its part, Levante is currently 19th with 14 points after 18 matches, and a record of three wins, five draws, and ten losses.

Real Madrid heads into this match following back-to-back cup defeats – 3-2 vs Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Jan. 11 and 3-2 at Albacete in the Copa del Rey on Jan. 14 – after league wins over Real Betis (5-1 on Jan. 4) and Atletico Madrid (2-1 on Jan. 8).

On the other hand, Levante comes from a 1-1 draw against Espanyol on Jan. 11 and a 3-0 away win at Sevilla on Jan. 4.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

Players of Real Madrid CF embrace for a minute of silence before the game, the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 04, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Levante

The Real Madrid vs Levante match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through ESPN.

In Canada, it will also be available through TSN+, while in the UK, it will be available on Premier Sports.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
United Kingdom	Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV
Canada	TSN+
Spain	Movistar+, LaLiga TV Bar HD, M+ LALIGA TV, M+ LALIGA TV 2

Injuries & Predicted Lineups for Real Madrid and Levante

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Courtois.
Defenders: Carvajal, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras.
Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham.
Forwards: Guler, Mbappe, Vinicius.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), Eder Militao (hamstring), Brahim Diaz (AFCON), Ferland Mendy (hamstring), Rodrygo (fitness), and Antonio Rudiger (knee) are all out for Arbeloa's side.

Levante