Good morning and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the Spanish Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Espanyol. We'll bring you all the action as it happens at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kick off is at 12:00 GMT.
La Liga / Matchday 16
Bernabéu / 07.12.2019
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- R. Varane(37')
- K. Benzema(79')
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Updated 07/12/2019 at 13:55 GMT
13'
Real Madrid are just beginning to turn the screw on Espanyol. They are the ones controlling possession and dictating the ball in the final third of the pitch. Only a matter of time?
12'
Bit wild from Rodrygo! That was actually a good opportunity for the young Brazilian with a corner kick falling to him right on the edge of the box, but Rodrygo's shot is well wide of the target.
11'
10'
Valverde has started this match well. The young Uruguayan has been one of the success stories of Real Madrid's season so far. He has become crucial to Zidane's team.
9'
Granero floats a freekick into the Real Madrid penalty area, but that was never really going to cause the home team a problem and Varane heads clear under no pressure at all.
8'
Real Madrid have been in good form of late, but injuries have presented them with a new problem. Of course, it's less than two weeks until the first Clasico of the season.
7'
6'
One of the biggest criticisms of Vinicius is that he isn't decisive enough in front of goal, but that last chance was much better from the Brazilian teenager who has struggled this season.
5'
Vinicius shot! That was brilliant from the Brazilian teenager who surged into the Espanyol box and got the shot away. Lopez makes the save and then Valverde sends the rebound wide.
4'
As mentioned in the build up to the match, Real Madrid can go top of La Liga with a win this afternoon. Barcelona aren't playing until later this evening. They are up against Real Mallorca.
3'
2'
Real Madrid are wearing their green away kit this afternoon which is a little jarring. It's not often that you see Real Madrid wearing anything other than all white at the Santiago Bernabeu.
1st Half
1'
The match is under way! It's Real Madrid against Espanyol in this La Liga fixture.
11:59
Okay, here we go. We are about to get under way at the Santiago Bernebau. Kick off is just moments away.
11:58
11:57
Vinicius has been handed a start by Zidane today. The Brazilian has fallen out of favour of late so this is a real chance for him.
11:56
There were also doubts over Ramos' fitness, but the Real Madrid captain has recovered in time for today.
11:55
Not long until kick off at the Santiago Bernabeu. It's a sunny afternoon in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid will be the favourites to collect all three points from this one. Can Espanyol cause an upset?
11:50
11:45
Barcelona play Real Mallorca later this evening, so this is a chance for Real Madrid to go top of La Liga at least for a few hours. Zidane's team have found momentum in recent weeks.
11:40