Hello and welcome to live text commentary of the Liga game between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Bernabeu.

ALL OVER! An entertaining clash, but one which was nervy for the home side. Real Madrid get the job done, but injuries to Marcelo and Benzema will be a concern as they prepare for the Champions League semi-final. Thanks for joining us.

Callejon's effort blocked as Madrid push for a fourth.

Three added mintues to play.

GOAL! ALL OVER! OZIL MAKES IT 3-1! Callejon hooks the ball across goal, and Ozil sticks a foot out at point-blank range. Two for him, and that should settle this one.

RONALDO CLOSE! At the other end a flowing move sees Ronaldo released on the left to shoot, but Adrian parries. This game not over yet.

BETIS HIT THE BAR! HOW!? Castro steals in past Carvalho and should score - hits the bar instead - the rebound lands in Pabon's path and he should score too - instead it's blocked on the line by Albiol!

Just as Higuain looks to have broken the offside trap the flag goes up. That was close, and he was well set to make it 3-1.

And it's not over - Betis close with a hit from Pabon - Carvalho in the way of it, but that was goalbound.

Not the most convincing of evenings from Real Madrid - a couple of moments of real fluency and style, but plenty of niggly fouls and looking less than composed.

Ronaldo tries a trademark swerving shot from distance, but this one is blocked before Adrian is called into action.

YELLOW FOR RONALDO! Followed through on a challenge, but that was perhaps a bit harsh. Mourinho getting progressively more agitated.

Mourinho up on his feet for about the first time in this match. He's been quite happy hunched deep in the dugout for this match.

Albiol scrambles the ball behind after a teasing cross from Chica on the right. Corner for Betis.

Real will trim the gap to 10 points before kick off - but Barcelona can stretch it back to 13. Here's how things stand.

Team news coming from Barcelona's game, meanwhile (they start in 25 minutes against Levante) and there is no Messi in the line-up - although Abidal does start his first game for over a year.

SAVED! Decent hit by Ronaldo, though Adrian had time to get in position. He opts to punch it away, however, and that coudl have ended up anywhere.

Paulao has flopped over Varane here, and given away a free kick 30 yards out. Ronaldo territory...

Could be a nervy few minutes for the defending Liga champions - Betis are pacy on the counter attack.

Corner for the home side as Madrid go straight upfield. Ronaldo is going to play the full 90 minutes today - was that the original plan or have injuries forced Mourinho's hand?

GOAL! BETIS SCORE! Molina cool as you like with the penalty, off a short run up and placed into the top corner. Lopez guesses right and still can't get there.