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

Carvalho has to make a diving stretch to cut out a low ball for a corner.

Both sides have settled well here. The home side look to be trying to make their presence felt with some crunching early challenges.

Floated delivery cleared away with ease by the Madrid defence. Damien Perquis warming up on the touchline, looks set to replace Paulao.

Marcelo the latest to give a free kick away. Betis have a set piece opportunity, deep on the right.

Paulao really hurt here in a challenge with Modric - looks like the former Spurs man inadvertently stamped on his foot. Paulao hobbling off.

Ball breaks free to Ronaldo early on, and he looks to cut the ball across for Benzema. Not quite.

Away we go!

Full house at the Bernabeu for what should be a lively encounter. Both sides have plenty to play for, Real not giving up on Barcelona at the top, Betis not quite out of the top four hunt.

REAL MADRID: López; Nacho, Albiol, Carvalho, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro; Callejón, Özil, Ronaldo; Benzema /// REAL BETIS: Adrián; Chica, Amaya, Paulão, Álex; Cañas, Beñat; Campbell, Pabón, Nosa; Castro