Levante 1-2 Real Madrid: Five Talking Points | LaLiga 2018-19 

Real Madrid hobbled to a nervy 2-1 win over Levante
Real Madrid hobbled to a nervy 2-1 win over Levante

#2 Real Madrid don't appear to be a happy camp

Bale refused to celebrate his goal. But why?
Bale refused to celebrate his goal. But why?

In what has been their poorest season in years, looks like the problems plaguing the Maringues run deeper than one expected. With Sergio Ramos suspended for accumulation of cards, Nacho was given a go, but Sergio Regulion starting ahead of Marcelo on the flank raised eye-balls.

The Brazilian has been of course been way below his best this season, but remains an important figure in the side. Being continually overlooked by Santiago Solari wouldn't go down well with the player, while it has also sparked rumors of a possible exit during the summer.

Gareth Bale, another stellar name in the squad, was benched too. Even though this decision was made with one eye on the upcoming pair of Clasicos at the Bernabeu, the Welshman wasn't particularly happy with it, as his cold shoulder to Lukas Vazquez following his penalty demonstrated.

Moreover, Isco, who has been used sparingly throughout the season, was conspicuous by his absence as the Spaniard didn't even make the bench.

Real Madrid are more of a farrago of disgruntlement, unhappiness, poor form and much more. And it definitely isn't a happy camp right now.

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