Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. We'll bring you all the action as it happens at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kick off is at 20:00 GMT.
La Liga / Matchday 17
Bernabéu / 12.12.2021
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- K. Benzema(16')
- M. Asensio(57')
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Updated 12/12/2021 at 21:55 GMT
49'
Felix on target! The Atletico Madrid attacker gets a sight of goal with a shot from the edge of the box, but Courtois makes the save. That was a sign of what Felix can offer!
48'
Lemar has also been introduced for Atletico Madrid.
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On
T. Lemar
Atlético Madrid
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Off
Y. Carrasco
Atlético Madrid
Free Kicks1
47'
Simeone has also made a couple of changes at the start of the second half. Felix is on.
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J. Félix
Atlético Madrid
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A. Griezmann
Atlético Madrid
On target1
Free Kicks1
46'
A change is made at the start of the second half with Jovic on for Benzema.
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L. Jovic
Real Madrid
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K. Benzema
Real Madrid
Goals1
On target1
45'
The second half is under way! Real Madrid have a 1-0 lead over Atletico Madrid in the derby.
45+1'
HALF TIME: Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid. Benzema's goal is the difference between the two teams and the home side have been in control for much of the contest so far.
45'
There will be one minute of stoppage time played at the end of the half.
44'
Simeone will want to see more from his team in an attacking sense in the second half. Real Madrid have found it too easy to hold Atletico Madrid at arm's length so far.
42'
41'
Atletico Madrid started this match well, but they have struggled since conceding the opening goal. Griezmann had that freekick saved, but that's about it for them so far.
40'
PICTURE: Benzema volleyed home the opener!
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39'
Vinicius denied! The Real Madrid winger gets down outside down the left wing, but his shot from a tight angle is blocked by Oblak. Vinicius has been dangerous in this first half.
38'
37'
The first yellow card of the derby is shown to Felipe for a foul on Asensio.
36'
GRIEZMANN... what a save! The freekick strike from Griezmann was heading for the top corner of the Real Madrid net, but Courtois pulls off an incredible save to keep it out!
34'
On top of this, Real Madrid are unbeaten against Atletico Madrid in 10 of their last 11 meetings with their city rivals in all competitions. This has been a one-sided rivalry.
33'
32'
The omens are good for Real Madrid this evening. Not only have they won their last six La Liga matches, they have kept a clean sheet in their last three home matches against Atleti.
31'
It's all got a bit scrappy in the last five minutes or so. Tackles going in, managers complaining to the officials. Not much football being played by both teams at the moment.
30'
Luis Suarez is also sidelined for Atletico Madrid, which is a blow to their chances of getting something from this match. The Uruguayan striker is still the best finisher at the club.
29'