Levante vs. Real Madrid: Key Issues That Will Shape Liga Game today
It was an untimely international break for Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid, who had just won six straight matches in all competitions.
Defeats to Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid cast an early shadow over their season, but the wins—and the goals, lots of goals—soon reappeared to establish the European champions as challengers on all fronts.
Having that rhythm interrupted wasn't ideal, but it’s been the same for all of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Ancelotti now has all his players back, though, and the Italian will be hoping he can keep his players focused on Saturday's match against a Levante side who've won just once this season.
Because it is certainly true that minds may be wondering elsewhere ahead of a hugely important week in Madrid's season.
Here are some of the issues which could shape this weekend's clash between Levante and Real Madrid.
