Good afternoon and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the Spanish Liga fixture between Athletic Club and Real Madrid. We'll bring you all the action as it happens at San Mames. Kick off is at 13:00 GMT.

Real Madrid take a giant step towards the Liga title with a big win. Ramos was once again the difference from the penalty spot. Zidane's side have played much better this season, but few wins have been as significant as this. They have a seven-point lead at the top of the table with Barcelona facing Villarreal later this evening.

FULL TIME: Athletic Club 0-1 Real Madrid

That was a lunge from Casemiro and he is shown a yellow card. Time is running out for Athletic Club now.

Athletic Club are giving this a real go. Of course, it's not just Real Madrid with a lot on the line. The home side are chasing down a European place. A point would be big for them.

This is such a big five minutes in the context of Real Madrid's season. Hold on here and they have one hand on the Liga title. Drop points and the door is open for Barcelona again.

There will be five minutes of stoppage time played at the end of the match.

Simon saves from Benzema! That was the chance for Real Madrid to put this game to bed! Kroos slots through a pass for Benzema, but Simon makes the save to deny him with his legs!

Zidane introduces Kroos to try and give his side some control in the centre of the pitch.

There will be more talk after this game over the number of penalty decisions Real Madrid have had in their favour this season. They have had a lot of penalties, it has to be said.

It should be noted Sancet came on after the Real Madrid goal. This kid is a real talent! Keep an eye out for him.

Shot over the bar! Lopez controlled a cross on the edge of the box, but the ball just wouldn't come down for him, Modric made himself a nuisance, and he swipes a shot over the bar.

PICTURE: Has Ramos given Real Madrid another big win?

Athletic Club have taken a grip of possession after going behind. Real Madrid are quite happy to let them have the ball in the middle of the pitch before engaging them 25 yards out from goal.

So, there are just over 10 minutes left to play at San Mames and this will be a big 10 minutes in Real Madrid's season. Hold on for the win and the title will nearly be theirs.

Just to recap... this result, should it stay this way, will put Real Madrid seven points clear at the top of the table with Barcelona facing a tough test away to Villarreal this evening.

We're having another cooling break at San Mames. There is still time for Athletic Club to hit back. They will feel aggrieved to be behind here. They have held their own for the most part.