How Real Madrid could line up against Levante

Real Madrid will again be without a number of important players for their second La Liga match of the 2021-22 campaign against Levante on Sunday night.

Dani Ceballos, Toni Kroos, Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal remain on the sidelines, while Marcelo is a doubt with the issue that forced him to miss the clash with Alaves last weekend.

Los Blancos will also be unable to call upon Luka Modric due to the thigh problem that the Croatia international suffered during Friday's training session.

As a result, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has a decision to make in midfield; Casemiro and Federico Valverde are certain starters, but Modric's absence could open the door for Isco to feature in a three.

Marcelo's fitness problems should see David Alaba continue at left-back, while Gareth Bale could have an important role to play for the capital giants this season.

Bale was named in a front three alongside Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard against Alaves, and it would not be a surprise to see Ancelotti again select the Wales international in his first XI.

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Marco Asensio are also attacking options for Real Madrid, while Luka Jovic appeared off the bench on the opening weekend of the campaign and is in contention.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Nacho, Militao, Alaba; Valverde, Casemiro, Isco; Bale, Benzema, Hazard