Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa is under pressure following the team’s recent Copa del Rey elimination against Albacete. With a new coach and trailing FC Barcelona by four points in the title race, Real Madrid faces Levante in La Liga’s 20th round. Levante, positioned second from the bottom, will challenge Real Madrid, hoping to capitalize on the pressure Arbeloa and his players are under.
The upcoming match at the Bernabeu Stadium will be crucial for both teams. Levante, under new coach Luis Castro, aims to continue their recent success, while Real Madrid seeks to bounce back from their cup defeat. Arbeloa, who faced criticism for resting key players in the previous match, will need a strong performance to alleviate the mounting pressure.
In other La Liga fixtures, Espanyol and Girona kick off the 20th round with a Catalan derby. Mallorca’s coach Jagoba Arrasate is on thin ice as his team faces Athletic Club Bilbao, needing a win to avoid further relegation worries. Oviedo seeks their first away victory against Osasuna, while Betis hosts Villarreal in a crucial clash for both teams’ title aspirations.
