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Real Madrid clearly miss Ronaldo threat, says Levante goalkeeper Olazabal

Levante goalkeeper Oier Olazabal says Real Madrid are missing Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the European champions are "not as good as usual" after his side's 2-1 win over Julen Lopetegui's men on Saturday.

Goals from Jose Luis Morales and Roger Marti gave Levante the lead within the first 15 minutes of their trip to the Santiago Bernabeu and they were able to hold out for the three points despite a Marcelo goal in the second-half.

Madrid have now lost four and drawn one of their last five matches in all competitions, prompting suggestions that new coach Lopetegui could be sacked if his team fail to pick up a good result against Barcelona next week.