RM hope to rack a win against Levante in Jornada 11

Los Blancos play their 11^th match this La Liga season in an away match against Levante at the Ciudad de Valencia.  In the past six matches of the season, Real Madrid tallied up an impressive five wins, drawing only once against the Valencian team.  Team manager José Mourinho tabbed 20 men for duty this upcoming fixture, including Fabio Coentrão, who has been M.I.A. since his injury during international week.  Players not included include Marcelo, Sami Khedira, Karim Benzema, and Pipita Higuaín due to injury.  Not to worry, Madridistas.  Mourinho has called upon the services of Mesut Özil, Ángel di María, José Callejón, and the ever present Cristiano Ronaldo for his attacking side.

 

According to the team's official site, Madrid and Levante have faced off on 14 different occasions in the Primera Division, with an impressive record of 11 wins, one draw, and two losses.  RM sit in third in the rankings, while Levante come in at sixth.  The Valencian side have had an impressive run at home, the team currently unbeaten at the Ciudad de Valencia after having allowed a mere two-points to RM's derby rivals, Atléti.

written by Gail HIdalgo