LaLiga 2018-19: 6 observations from Real Madrid's loss to Levante

Lopetegui will be looking for answers ahead of the El Clasico clash
Lopetegui will be looking for answers ahead of the El Clasico clash

#5 Dani Ceballos is gonna be clutch

Ceballos has been one of the bright spots for Los Blan
Ceballos has been one of the bright spots for Los Blancos

Ok, this might not be the best of ideas, but it is one that a lot might be intrigued to see. Dani Ceballos needs to start in the El Clasico.

His performances over the last few weeks have shown he would be up to any challenge and has looked one of the few bright sparks during this dark time.

Starting him over a player like Kroos, Casemiro or Isco would be quite a call but is it a risk worth taking considering the kind of form he has shown, even against a defense like that of Atletico?

Messi has been ruled out for up to three weeks which does not make the coming El Clasico a walk in the park by any means, but it does make it a lot easier than it would have been with the Argentine maestro in the lineup.

Ceballos has the talent and hunger to become the best midfielder and has performed superbly against Barcelona during his time at Betis. Could this be his breakout year? I guess only the gaffer will know and decide.

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