Levante finished fourteenth in the Spanish La Liga table last season which was a solid effort and they were able to muster forty-one points which got them seven points clear of the relegation zone even though their defence was considerably shaky.

Fifty-seven goals being conceded meant they had one of the worst rearguards in the division and it could be the case that Real Madrid take advantage at the Ciutat de València, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side claiming a 4-1 victory away to Alaves in the season’s opening game.

Karim Benzema remains a reliable source of goals and the Frenchman bagged a brace at the Mendizorroza, with Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale having both started this clash and perhaps the latter can enjoy a new lease of life for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

We are going to predict Real Madrid to lead at half-time and full-time in this clash, with Los Merengues likely to start on the front foot and they have lots of quality in depth including Isco and Asensio.

BETTING VERDICT

Real Madrid HT FT

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