Highlights: Real Madrid vs Levante

A Gareth Bale brace and the inspiring return of Luka Modric spark a much needed Real Madrid win, especially in the light of that midweek game agains Schalke and ahead of their date at the Nou Camp this coming weekend. Levante were no real opposition and this was a routine win. No Schalke inspired revolution on their part. Real Madrid also welcome back Sergio Ramos back to the starting XI, something I think would have also given Carlo Ancelotti much relief, as Los Blancos keep their first clean sheet in four games, perhaps no coincidence with the Spaniard's return.

Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu

Scores: 2-0

Real Madrid: Gareth Bale 18',40'

Trivia: Gareth Bale broke a 9 game goal drought by scoring for the the first and second time since Janurary

This game was Luka Modric's game in four months due to injury

This was Sergio first game since his injury on February 4

This gave gave Real Madrid their first clean sheet in 4 games

This was Keylor Navas' first competitive game for two months

This was also the first time Keylor Navas played against his former club Levante since leaving last summer