Real Madrid will look to continue their flawless start to the campaign under Xabi Alonso when they travel to face Levante in Valencia on Tuesday.
The Los Blancos followed their 2-1 win over Marseille in the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol, with Kylian Mbappe and Eder Militao finding the back of the net.
On the other hand, Levante began their league campaign with three straight defeats to Alaves, Barcelona, and Elche. However, they have bounced back with a draw to Real Betis and a 4-0 victory over nine-man Girona.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Levante vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: ESPN2
Live stream: ESPN Select, ESPN App, Fubo
Fans in the U.S. can watch this La Liga showdown live on ESPN2 with English commentary, while streaming options are on hand via ESPN Select, the ESPN app, and Fubo.
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What time does Levante vs. Real Madrid kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at Ciutat de Valencia in Valencia, England and kicks off on Tuesday, September 23 at 09:30 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sep. 23 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sep. 23 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sep. 23 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sep. 23 | 12:30 p.m. |
Levante vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news
Julian Calero will have a full squad with no fresh injury concerns for this home fixture.
Forwards Etta Eyong and Romero have scored thrice in the league so far and are the main threats in attack, while Jon Ander Olasagasti could push for a start after coming off the bench to play over 30 minutes on Saturday.
Levante predicted starting XI (4-3-3): Ryan (GK) — Toljan, Elgezabal, Moreno, Sanchez — Vencedor, Olasagasti, Rey— Diaz, Guler, Vinicius Junior — Alvarez, Romero, Etta Eyong
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Alonso is facing a growing defensive headache with Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to miss the next six weeks with a hamstring injury. The England international was forced off after just five minutes against Marseille.
Centre-back Antonio Rudiger is ruled out until 2026, Ferland Mendy remains sidelined but Dean Huijsen is set to return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension.
Arda Guler and Brahim Diaz could start if Alonso opts to manage minutes during the trip ahead of the Madrid Derby on the weekend.
Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga could also feature off the bench after returning from injury over the weekend.
Real Madrid predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Huijsen, Militao, Carreras — Valverde, Tchouameni— Diaz, Guler, Vinicius Junior — Mbappe
Injured: Alexander-Arnold (hamstring), Rudiger (hamstring), Mendy (muscle)
Suspended: None
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times are ET
Tuesday, September 23
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Girona (1:00 p.m.)
- Espanyol vs. Valencia (1:00 p.m.)
- Levante vs. Real Madrid (3:30 p.m.)
- Sevilla vs. Villarreal (3:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 24
- Getafe vs. Alaves (1 p.m.)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano (3:30 p.m.)
- Real Sociedad vs. Mallorca (3:30 p.m.)
Thursday, September 25
- Osasuna vs. Elche (1:30 p.m.)
- Oviedo vs. Barcelona (3:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 26
- Girona vs. Espanyol (3 p.m.)
Saturday, September 27
- Getafe vs. Levante (8 a.m.)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid (10:15 a.m.)
- Mallorca vs. Alaves (12:30 p.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Athletic Bilbao (3 p.m.)
Sunday, September 28
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Sevilla (8 a.m.)
- Elche vs. Celta Vigo (10:15 a.m.)
- Real Betis vs. Osasuna (12:30 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad (3 p.m.)
Monday, September 29
- Valencia vs. Oviedo (3 p.m.)
