Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Real Madrid's Liga clash with Real Betis, as Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo struts his newly-crowned stuff. Kick off at an oddly early 3pm UK time.

A bit better from Betis now as they keep the ball for a few minutes before Di Maria chases back and Madrid get the goal kick.

Marcelo leaves Chica in a heap on Madrid's left wing and the Betis man is making the most of it. Marcelo was a bit late after failing to reach Ronaldo's backheel.

The ball bounces awkwardly over Bale's head. Shame for him as he could have been in.

Madrid, as expected, making the early running as Benzema just fails to reach a cross from Carvajal.

The first half is underway in Seville. Real in their blue away kit.

You can Tweet me with the usual predictions, comments, post- Ballon d'Or joy/anger and vile personal abuse @Reda_Eurosport. Or you can watch the game. Decisions decisions...

Madrid name exactly the same XI and bench as that which beat Espanyol 1-0 last time out. Exactly the same. How often can you say that?

TEAMS - Real Madrid: Diego Lopez, Pepe, Ramos, Carvajal, Marcelo, Xabi Alonso, Modric, Di Maria, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema; Subs: Casillas, Arbeloa, Nacho, Jesé, Morata, Isco, Illarra /// Betis: Andersen, Chica, Paulao, Amaya, Dídac, Lolo, Matilla Salva, Leo Baptistao, Molina, Ruben Castro; Subs: Sara, Vadillo, Verdu, Juanfran, Juan Carlos, Nacho, Caro