Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the Spanish Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Barcelona - El Clasico! We'll bring you all the action as it happens at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kick off is at 20:00 GMT.
La Liga / Matchday 26
Bernabéu / 01.03.2020
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- Vinícius Júnior(71')
- M. Díaz(90+2')
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Updated 01/03/2020 at 21:53 GMT
19'
18'
Valverde has made a number of big challenges in the centre of the pitch to get the home fans inside the Santiago Bernabeu off their seat. The Uruguayan has become such an important player for Real Madrid this season.
17'
KROOS... over the bar! That was the first real chance for Real Madrid to find the back of the net with Vinicius cutting back from the byline to set up Kroos for the shot, but the German scooped his finish well over the bar.
16'
The opening 15 minutes of this match have been very open, but rather peculiarly there has been little in the way of attacking play. Much of the game has been played through the middle.
15'
14'
It was something of a surprise when the team lineups were released and Marcelo was in at left back over Mendy. The Brazilian leaves so much more space in behind for opponents to exploit.
13'
Zidane wasn't happy with that decision from Lahoz to show Vinicius a yellow card. That was actually the first foul of the night and yet Lahoz saw fit to flash a yellow? Hmmmmm...
12'
Vinicius becomes the first player to be shown a yellow card by Lahoz. The Brazilian winger pulled back Semedo.
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Vinícius Júnior
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11'
10'
De Jong is seeing plenty of the ball in the early stages of this match. The Dutchman has struggled to find a place in the Barcelona team since joining from Ajax in the summer.
9'
Barcelona are still experiencing growing pains under new manager Setien, but they have built some momentum in recent weeks, coming into this game as the pace-setters at the top of La Liga.
8'
First shot of the night! Marcelo's cross into the middle is partially cleared by Semedo to the edge of the Barcelona box, Benzema meets it on the full volley, but sends his shot harmlessly wide of the target.
7'
6'
It looks like Barcelona are taking a leaf out of Man City's book by using Griezmann and Messi as two wide forwards. They aren't playing an out-and-out centre forward. It worked for Guardiola during the week.
5'
Lahoz is the referee this evening. It's fair to say that he is quite notorious for some of his more peculiar decisions. Think Mike Dean but with an even bigger desire for the spotlight and you're close to Lahoz.
4'
A huge crowd from the home supporters inside the Santiago Bernabeu as Valverde crunches into de Jong 25 yards out. The young Uruguayan midfielder won the ball cleanly. No freekick there.
3'
2'
It's Real Madrid who are on the front foot from the start with Isco winning an early corner kick off Semedo. Los Blancos are looking to make a fast start. Barcelona have still to get going.
1st Half
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El Clasico is under way! It's Real Madrid against Barcelona in this crucial La Liga fixture in the Spanish title race!
19:59
Okay, here we go. It's Real Madrid against Barcelona. It's El Clasico. We are about to get started at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kick off is just moments away.
19:58
The two teams are out at the Santiago Bernabeu. Sounds like an incredible atmosphere in the Spanish capital, as one might expect.