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Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid: La Liga – live! Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid: La Liga – as it happened
(35 minutes later)
10.51pm BST22:51
Full-time: Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Madrid
It’s all over and Real Madrid remain four points behind Barcelona thanks to goals in the second half from Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez. We’ll leave the final word to Eliot Crowe, who has predicted what I’m going to be like tomorrow morning. “Apropos of your earlier video clip at 79 mins,” he says.
10.49pm BST22:49
90 min+1: Isco’s corner comes to nothing. Nacho Fernandez has also replaced James.
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90 min+1: Javier Hernandez replaces Gareth Bale.
Updated at 10.48pm BST
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89 min: Rayo aren’t going to score tonight. It’s not their night. Varane’s challenge stops Miku from scoring, but it runs to Aquino, who volleys wide from 12 yards.
10.45pm BST22:45
87 min: Rayo are still plugging away. Nacho crosses from the left and Manucho sends a downward header towards the bottom corner, but Casillas dives to his right and pushes the ball away.
10.44pm BST22:44
86 min: The real story tonight has been the first-half performance of Gael Kakuta. I really had forgotten about his existence.
10.43pm BST22:43
85 min: Real almost score a third. Bale uses his speed to beat Cobeno to a through ball, but his touch takes him too far wide for a shot. Instead he sets up Isco in the area and his shot is pushed out by Cobeno, hits a defender and prangs straight back into the hands of the goalkeeper.
10.41pm BST22:41
83 min: The Rayo fans are still bouncing up and down. It’s just like Selhurst Park.
10.38pm BST22:38
81 min: Miku shoots from 20 yards. Casillas saves. Rayo aren’t giving up. But they probably should. It’s over. Embarba is replaced by Javier Aquino.
Updated at 10.39pm BST
10.37pm BST22:37
79 min: Apropos of nothing.
10.34pm BST22:3410.34pm BST22:34
76 min: Kroos bends one over the bar from 25 yards.76 min: Kroos bends one over the bar from 25 yards.
10.32pm BST22:3210.32pm BST22:32
GOAL! Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Madrid (James Rodriguez, 74 min)GOAL! Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Madrid (James Rodriguez, 74 min)
This is a classy goal. James pops up on the edge of the area, opens up his body and then curls the ball into the bottom-right corner with his left foot. He’s very good. It has been a brave effort from Rayo, but the points are Real’s.This is a classy goal. James pops up on the edge of the area, opens up his body and then curls the ball into the bottom-right corner with his left foot. He’s very good. It has been a brave effort from Rayo, but the points are Real’s.
10.30pm BST22:3010.30pm BST22:30
72 min: Isco replaces Karim Benzema.72 min: Isco replaces Karim Benzema.
10.29pm BST22:2910.29pm BST22:29
71 min: This is a good response from Rayo. Kakuta crosses from the right and Ramos’s clearing header runs for Nacho, whose piledriver from 25 yards stings the palm of Casillas. The Real goalkeeper must have been grateful that one was straight at him. It was travelling at quite some pace.71 min: This is a good response from Rayo. Kakuta crosses from the right and Ramos’s clearing header runs for Nacho, whose piledriver from 25 yards stings the palm of Casillas. The Real goalkeeper must have been grateful that one was straight at him. It was travelling at quite some pace.
10.27pm BST22:2710.27pm BST22:27
69 min: Rayo bring on Miku for Alberto Bueno69 min: Rayo bring on Miku for Alberto Bueno
10.26pm BST22:2610.26pm BST22:26
GOAL! Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid (Ronaldo, 68 min)GOAL! Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Real Madrid (Ronaldo, 68 min)
Real take my advice on board and score. Dani Carvajal shows great endeavour and pace on the right flank, bursting past his man and racing into the area, and his cross is headed home by Ronaldo from six yards out! That’s his 48th goal of the season and his 300th competitive goal for Real. His 48th! His 300th! He is a ludicrous specimen.Real take my advice on board and score. Dani Carvajal shows great endeavour and pace on the right flank, bursting past his man and racing into the area, and his cross is headed home by Ronaldo from six yards out! That’s his 48th goal of the season and his 300th competitive goal for Real. His 48th! His 300th! He is a ludicrous specimen.
Updated at 10.30pm BSTUpdated at 10.30pm BST
10.24pm BST22:2410.24pm BST22:24
66 min: Remember, Barcelona beat Almeria 4-0 earlier. If this ends 0-0, Barcelona will have a six-point lead over Real. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have to score.66 min: Remember, Barcelona beat Almeria 4-0 earlier. If this ends 0-0, Barcelona will have a six-point lead over Real. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have to score.
10.23pm BST22:2310.23pm BST22:23
65 min: Marcelo speeds down the left and rolls a pass inside to James on the edge of the area. He wriggles clear of a couple of defenders, working the ball on to his left foot, and then skelps an effort just over.65 min: Marcelo speeds down the left and rolls a pass inside to James on the edge of the area. He wriggles clear of a couple of defenders, working the ball on to his left foot, and then skelps an effort just over.
10.22pm BST22:2210.22pm BST22:22
64 min: The lively Embarba swerves inside and bounces a shot straight at Casillas from 25 yards.64 min: The lively Embarba swerves inside and bounces a shot straight at Casillas from 25 yards.
10.21pm BST22:2110.21pm BST22:21
63 min: Amaya, the villain who got away with fouling Ronaldo in the area, is booked for taking out Bale on the right.63 min: Amaya, the villain who got away with fouling Ronaldo in the area, is booked for taking out Bale on the right.
10.20pm BST22:2010.20pm BST22:20
62 min: Cobeno reacts sharply to a through-ball from James, getting there ahead of Marcelo. Then Ronaldo’s chipped cross reaches Benzema, whose snapshot hits a Rayo defender. “Just wondering,” says Gloria Greppi. “Who was that Guardian writer that said we shouldn’t talk about refs?” Take it up with Barney Ronay. Would you like his phone number? You can call him at any hour.62 min: Cobeno reacts sharply to a through-ball from James, getting there ahead of Marcelo. Then Ronaldo’s chipped cross reaches Benzema, whose snapshot hits a Rayo defender. “Just wondering,” says Gloria Greppi. “Who was that Guardian writer that said we shouldn’t talk about refs?” Take it up with Barney Ronay. Would you like his phone number? You can call him at any hour.
10.19pm BST22:1910.19pm BST22:19
61 min: The Rayo goalkeeper, Cobeno, is booked for taking too long over the goal-kick. It’s not often you’ll see a keeper booked this early for timewasting.61 min: The Rayo goalkeeper, Cobeno, is booked for taking too long over the goal-kick. It’s not often you’ll see a keeper booked this early for timewasting.
10.18pm BST22:1810.18pm BST22:18
60 min: Bale’s cutback from the right is met on the full by Ronaldo, but he can’t get over the ball and blazes miles over from 18 yards. Real’s frustration grows.60 min: Bale’s cutback from the right is met on the full by Ronaldo, but he can’t get over the ball and blazes miles over from 18 yards. Real’s frustration grows.
10.16pm BST22:1610.16pm BST22:16
58 min: “Errrr, joined this mbm a bit late,” says John Archdeacon. “Haven’t researched whether this is appropriate. Can’t be bothered. This is a Arshavin-nut-Meg-goal on Van de sar. Happy days. Typical Arshavin? Not particularly. Have I got the wrong end of the stick? Would hate to upset the Big J-Wilson.”58 min: “Errrr, joined this mbm a bit late,” says John Archdeacon. “Haven’t researched whether this is appropriate. Can’t be bothered. This is a Arshavin-nut-Meg-goal on Van de sar. Happy days. Typical Arshavin? Not particularly. Have I got the wrong end of the stick? Would hate to upset the Big J-Wilson.”
10.15pm BST22:1510.15pm BST22:15
57 min: Mohamed Fatau is replaced by Jozabed Sánchez Ruiz.57 min: Mohamed Fatau is replaced by Jozabed Sánchez Ruiz.
10.14pm BST22:1410.14pm BST22:14
56 min: The beast has stirred. Bale runs at Nacho, pushing him back into the area, and arrows a fizzing effort just wide of the right post with his left foot from 20 yards. A goal is on the cards.56 min: The beast has stirred. Bale runs at Nacho, pushing him back into the area, and arrows a fizzing effort just wide of the right post with his left foot from 20 yards. A goal is on the cards.
10.13pm BST22:1310.13pm BST22:13
55 min: I thought this was in. Ronaldo lays a pass back to Marcelo, who hammers a rising drive inches past the right post from 25 yards with his left foot. That was packing a serious punch. I’m surprised it didn’t sear through the advertising hoarding behind the goal.55 min: I thought this was in. Ronaldo lays a pass back to Marcelo, who hammers a rising drive inches past the right post from 25 yards with his left foot. That was packing a serious punch. I’m surprised it didn’t sear through the advertising hoarding behind the goal.
10.12pm BST22:1210.12pm BST22:12
54 min: Real need to be careful. Carvajal becomes the latest player to go into the book. Real need to calm down, but their annoyance is understandable.54 min: Real need to be careful. Carvajal becomes the latest player to go into the book. Real need to calm down, but their annoyance is understandable.
10.11pm BST22:1110.11pm BST22:11
53 min: Benzema darts into the area on the right and pulls a shot wide of the far post. That was a good chance. Maybe that injustice will spark Real into life.53 min: Benzema darts into the area on the right and pulls a shot wide of the far post. That was a good chance. Maybe that injustice will spark Real into life.
10.11pm BST22:1110.11pm BST22:11
52 min: Real have the hot heat on and now Kroos is booked for a foul.52 min: Real have the hot heat on and now Kroos is booked for a foul.
10.11pm BST22:1110.11pm BST22:11
51 min: This is outrageous! With Rayo’s defence nowhere to be seen, Ronaldo bombs clear down the left and charges into the Rayo area. Amaya comes across to confront him, so Ronaldo decides to duck inside, back on to his right foot, and his turn is enough to fool the defender, who sends him flying. It’s a clear penalty and possibly a red card for Amaya, but incredibly the referee books Ronaldo. That is a preposterous decision and Ronaldo will miss Real’s next match. He’s incensed and no wonder. That is unbelievable, one of the most obvious penalties you will ever see.51 min: This is outrageous! With Rayo’s defence nowhere to be seen, Ronaldo bombs clear down the left and charges into the Rayo area. Amaya comes across to confront him, so Ronaldo decides to duck inside, back on to his right foot, and his turn is enough to fool the defender, who sends him flying. It’s a clear penalty and possibly a red card for Amaya, but incredibly the referee books Ronaldo. That is a preposterous decision and Ronaldo will miss Real’s next match. He’s incensed and no wonder. That is unbelievable, one of the most obvious penalties you will ever see.
10.08pm BST22:0810.08pm BST22:08
50 min: Nacho has two shots from long range. Both are blocked. Real counter, and...50 min: Nacho has two shots from long range. Both are blocked. Real counter, and...
10.06pm BST22:0610.06pm BST22:06
48 min: James darts down the left and crosses early. Bale steals in between the two Rayo defenders and jerks himself at the ball in the Buckaroo style, but his header loops wide.48 min: James darts down the left and crosses early. Bale steals in between the two Rayo defenders and jerks himself at the ball in the Buckaroo style, but his header loops wide.
10.04pm BST22:0410.04pm BST22:04
47 min: If anyone is reading this, Jonathan Wilson has a task for you.47 min: If anyone is reading this, Jonathan Wilson has a task for you.
@JacobSteinberg @MiguelDelaney Get readers to send in trademark Arshavingoals. Let's make it a thing. #arshavingoals@JacobSteinberg @MiguelDelaney Get readers to send in trademark Arshavingoals. Let's make it a thing. #arshavingoals
10.04pm BST22:0410.04pm BST22:04
46 min: The second half begins with Kakuta and Marcelo clashing heads in the Real area. They’re both fine soon enough.46 min: The second half begins with Kakuta and Marcelo clashing heads in the Real area. They’re both fine soon enough.
9.49pm BST21:499.49pm BST21:49
Half-time: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real MadridHalf-time: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid
The Rayo fans roar. Real Madrid’s players look perturbed. They’ll be six points behind Barcelona if it stays like this.The Rayo fans roar. Real Madrid’s players look perturbed. They’ll be six points behind Barcelona if it stays like this.
9.48pm BST21:489.48pm BST21:48
44 min: Casillas makes a fine save to deny Rayo the opening goal. Tito whips a glorious cross to the far post from the right and Trashorras arrives late and nuts his header goalwards from six yards out, only for Casillas to push it away! Trashorras should have scored. Moments later Nacho is booked.44 min: Casillas makes a fine save to deny Rayo the opening goal. Tito whips a glorious cross to the far post from the right and Trashorras arrives late and nuts his header goalwards from six yards out, only for Casillas to push it away! Trashorras should have scored. Moments later Nacho is booked.
9.44pm BST21:449.44pm BST21:44
41 min: This is a good opportunity for Ronaldo. James’s free-kick from the left reaches him six yards from goal and he heads over. His interminable wait for his 300th Real Madrid goal goes on.41 min: This is a good opportunity for Ronaldo. James’s free-kick from the left reaches him six yards from goal and he heads over. His interminable wait for his 300th Real Madrid goal goes on.
9.42pm BST21:429.42pm BST21:42
40 min: Tito picks up Rayo’s first booking, cynically pulling Ronaldo back on the left.40 min: Tito picks up Rayo’s first booking, cynically pulling Ronaldo back on the left.
9.42pm BST21:429.42pm BST21:42
39 min: Bale tries to slip a pass through to Benzema, but it’s a poor effort, easily cut out by Ze Castro.39 min: Bale tries to slip a pass through to Benzema, but it’s a poor effort, easily cut out by Ze Castro.
9.40pm BST21:409.40pm BST21:40
37 min: This is extremely sluggish from Real.37 min: This is extremely sluggish from Real.
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35 min: Rayo almost press the self-destruct button and ruin all their good work! A dreadful backpass from Kakuta is almost seized upon by Benzema, but luckily for Rayo, Cobeno is alert to the danger and slides in to hack to the ball away.35 min: Rayo almost press the self-destruct button and ruin all their good work! A dreadful backpass from Kakuta is almost seized upon by Benzema, but luckily for Rayo, Cobeno is alert to the danger and slides in to hack to the ball away.
9.37pm BST21:379.37pm BST21:37
33 min: This is the closest Rayo have come. Embarba swings a corner to the near post. It’s flicked on and hits Manucho on the ball, the deflection almost flashing past Casillas, who has to react smartly to plunge down low and grab the ball before it crosses the line. Real are not comfortable at all.33 min: This is the closest Rayo have come. Embarba swings a corner to the near post. It’s flicked on and hits Manucho on the ball, the deflection almost flashing past Casillas, who has to react smartly to plunge down low and grab the ball before it crosses the line. Real are not comfortable at all.
9.35pm BST21:359.35pm BST21:35
32 min: It’s not exactly backs-against-the-wall for Real, but they are offering very little. Rayo are firmly in control of this match, although there’s always the fear that they could be caught by Real’s speed on the break.32 min: It’s not exactly backs-against-the-wall for Real, but they are offering very little. Rayo are firmly in control of this match, although there’s always the fear that they could be caught by Real’s speed on the break.
9.33pm BST21:339.33pm BST21:33
30 min: Modric slides a pass through to Ronaldo on the right. He tries to power towards goal, but he’s outmuscled by Nacho and goes to ground before looking plaintively at the referee. He is not getting a penalty. Not just yet, anyway.30 min: Modric slides a pass through to Ronaldo on the right. He tries to power towards goal, but he’s outmuscled by Nacho and goes to ground before looking plaintively at the referee. He is not getting a penalty. Not just yet, anyway.
9.31pm BST21:319.31pm BST21:31
28 min: Real get the corner away, but the pressure continues. Another cross is flung into the area and Ramos’s header falls to Amaya. He brings it down and shoots, but Ramos is in the way. This is one hell of a scrap for Real.28 min: Real get the corner away, but the pressure continues. Another cross is flung into the area and Ramos’s header falls to Amaya. He brings it down and shoots, but Ramos is in the way. This is one hell of a scrap for Real.
9.30pm BST21:309.30pm BST21:30
27 min: Embarba, a nifty little player, produces a couple of stepovers to confound Carvajal and then curls a cross into the middle. It’s just too high for Manucho and Varane heads it away. It’s not long before Embarba has won another corner, though. Rayo are showing no fear! It’s not in their DNA.27 min: Embarba, a nifty little player, produces a couple of stepovers to confound Carvajal and then curls a cross into the middle. It’s just too high for Manucho and Varane heads it away. It’s not long before Embarba has won another corner, though. Rayo are showing no fear! It’s not in their DNA.
9.28pm BST21:289.28pm BST21:28
26 min: Real are running out of time in which to score nine goals.26 min: Real are running out of time in which to score nine goals.
Updated at 9.28pm BSTUpdated at 9.28pm BST
9.26pm BST21:269.26pm BST21:26
23 min: Gareth Bale brilliantly wallops a left-footed volley past Cobeno after he was found by a lovely pass over the top from Modric, but the flag is up for offside. No goal! Which is presumably evidence of an anti-Madrid campaign or whatever.23 min: Gareth Bale brilliantly wallops a left-footed volley past Cobeno after he was found by a lovely pass over the top from Modric, but the flag is up for offside. No goal! Which is presumably evidence of an anti-Madrid campaign or whatever.
9.24pm BST21:249.24pm BST21:24
22 min: Bueno stabs a pass through to Manucho, forcing Casillas to race out of his area and boot the ball out for a throw. Rayo are playing well. Real haven’t had a coherent attack for around 10 minutes.22 min: Bueno stabs a pass through to Manucho, forcing Casillas to race out of his area and boot the ball out for a throw. Rayo are playing well. Real haven’t had a coherent attack for around 10 minutes.
9.22pm BST21:229.22pm BST21:22
20 min: James Rodriguez is booked for handball. He’ll miss the game against Eibar this weekend.20 min: James Rodriguez is booked for handball. He’ll miss the game against Eibar this weekend.
9.22pm BST21:229.22pm BST21:22
19 min: Manucho picks Kroos’s pocket and sets up an attack down the left. They win another corner, but it’s overhit. Everyone was at the near post and the ball went over them all.19 min: Manucho picks Kroos’s pocket and sets up an attack down the left. They win another corner, but it’s overhit. Everyone was at the near post and the ball went over them all.
9.19pm BST21:199.19pm BST21:19
17 min: “Evening Jacob, Rayo will be a sterner test for RM, that nine goal rout of Granada the other day might be enough to restart Real’s season they’ve flatlined since Xmas after being “Winter Champions”(Codswallop),” says John McEnerney. “They could end up with nothing this season & Carlo will be shown the door. Right now they don’t look like champions of anything forget about the Granada game, up against a top team they’d struggle big time. They’re dodgy at the back & will be punished by better teams than they face in La Liga week in week out. Big games ahead & their big game players need to put in big performances.”17 min: “Evening Jacob, Rayo will be a sterner test for RM, that nine goal rout of Granada the other day might be enough to restart Real’s season they’ve flatlined since Xmas after being “Winter Champions”(Codswallop),” says John McEnerney. “They could end up with nothing this season & Carlo will be shown the door. Right now they don’t look like champions of anything forget about the Granada game, up against a top team they’d struggle big time. They’re dodgy at the back & will be punished by better teams than they face in La Liga week in week out. Big games ahead & their big game players need to put in big performances.”
And of course they lost the Clasico. They played well until Suarez’s winner that night and collapsed after they went 2-1 down. The response was worryingly meek.And of course they lost the Clasico. They played well until Suarez’s winner that night and collapsed after they went 2-1 down. The response was worryingly meek.
9.18pm BST21:189.18pm BST21:18
16 min: Gael Kakuta shoots from 40 yards and16 min: Gael Kakuta shoots from 40 yards and
obviously he scoresobviously he scores
the ball jets off in the general direction of the Bernabeu.the ball jets off in the general direction of the Bernabeu.
9.17pm BST21:179.17pm BST21:17
15 min: Gael Kakuta, future Ballon d’Or winner, dances easily away from two Real players on the right and moves the ball on to Bueno. He lets fly from 25 yards with his left foot and Casillas has to get down and push the ball wide for a corner.15 min: Gael Kakuta, future Ballon d’Or winner, dances easily away from two Real players on the right and moves the ball on to Bueno. He lets fly from 25 yards with his left foot and Casillas has to get down and push the ball wide for a corner.
9.15pm BST21:159.15pm BST21:15
12 min: Kakuta, the legend of Stamford Bridge, drops a shoulder and sprays a pass out to Embarba on the left. Embarba moves on to his right foot and clips a 20-yarder a few yards wide of the far post. Casillas was worried. He dived. That all came from Kakuta. What a player he is. He could be the answer for Chelsea, you know.12 min: Kakuta, the legend of Stamford Bridge, drops a shoulder and sprays a pass out to Embarba on the left. Embarba moves on to his right foot and clips a 20-yarder a few yards wide of the far post. Casillas was worried. He dived. That all came from Kakuta. What a player he is. He could be the answer for Chelsea, you know.
9.13pm BST21:139.13pm BST21:13
10 min: Gael Kakuta, though! What a fuss Chelsea made to get him. He’s still their player as well. He’s only on loan at Rayo, one of Chelsea’s 432 loanees. Back to the football, Real create another chance and James fluffs it. Modric releases Carvajal on the right and he cuts it back to James, who sidefoots his shot straight at Cobeno.10 min: Gael Kakuta, though! What a fuss Chelsea made to get him. He’s still their player as well. He’s only on loan at Rayo, one of Chelsea’s 432 loanees. Back to the football, Real create another chance and James fluffs it. Modric releases Carvajal on the right and he cuts it back to James, who sidefoots his shot straight at Cobeno.
Updated at 9.20pm BSTUpdated at 9.20pm BST
9.11pm BST21:119.11pm BST21:11
9 min: Gael Kakuta - remember him? - turns away from Toni Kroos and skews a shot well wide from 20 yards.9 min: Gael Kakuta - remember him? - turns away from Toni Kroos and skews a shot well wide from 20 yards.
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8 min: James is such a lovely player. He finds space on the left and hangs a ball towards the far post. It drops on to Ronaldo’s right foot and he angles one just wide of the far post. Close.8 min: James is such a lovely player. He finds space on the left and hangs a ball towards the far post. It drops on to Ronaldo’s right foot and he angles one just wide of the far post. Close.
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7 min: James tries to send Benzema through on goal. The flag goes up for offside.7 min: James tries to send Benzema through on goal. The flag goes up for offside.
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4 min: Rayo continue to press. Bueno curls a free-kick from 25 yards into the wall. Not very bueno. Does that make sense? Not sure. It’s late. And soon Rayo have another corner. Real are under pressure here. Rayo fancy this, but nothing comes from the corner again.4 min: Rayo continue to press. Bueno curls a free-kick from 25 yards into the wall. Not very bueno. Does that make sense? Not sure. It’s late. And soon Rayo have another corner. Real are under pressure here. Rayo fancy this, but nothing comes from the corner again.
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2 min: This is a bright start. Embarba cuts in from the left and curls a cross towards Manucho, who’s unmarked at the far post. Ramos stretches to head it over for a corner, which comes to nothing. That was an important intervention.2 min: This is a bright start. Embarba cuts in from the left and curls a cross towards Manucho, who’s unmarked at the far post. Ramos stretches to head it over for a corner, which comes to nothing. That was an important intervention.
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And we’re off! Real, all in black, get the ball rolling and they’re kicking from right to left in the first half. Rayo are wearing white shirts with a red stripe down the middle.And we’re off! Real, all in black, get the ball rolling and they’re kicking from right to left in the first half. Rayo are wearing white shirts with a red stripe down the middle.
8.58pm BST20:588.58pm BST20:58
Here come the players! Soon there will be football. Please keep me company during it.Here come the players! Soon there will be football. Please keep me company during it.
8.51pm BST20:518.51pm BST20:51
It’s finished Barcelona 4-0 Almeria. Over to Real. They really need to win.It’s finished Barcelona 4-0 Almeria. Over to Real. They really need to win.
8.50pm BST20:508.50pm BST20:50
It’s 4-0 to Barcelona! Pedro brilliantly sets up Luis Suarez for his second and they’re going seven points clear of Real Madrid. The pressure is on them now.It’s 4-0 to Barcelona! Pedro brilliantly sets up Luis Suarez for his second and they’re going seven points clear of Real Madrid. The pressure is on them now.
8.32pm BST20:328.32pm BST20:32
Barcelona can’t stop scoring from set-pieces. Marc Bartra heads in from a corner to make it 3-0 with 15 minutes to go and any minute now Luis Enrique is going to pull away a mask and reveal that he’s actually Sam Allardyce.Barcelona can’t stop scoring from set-pieces. Marc Bartra heads in from a corner to make it 3-0 with 15 minutes to go and any minute now Luis Enrique is going to pull away a mask and reveal that he’s actually Sam Allardyce.
8.18pm BST20:188.18pm BST20:18
The teams!The teams!
Rayo Vallecano: Cobeno; Tito, Zé Castro, Amaya, Nacho; Fatau, Trashorras; Kakuta, Bueno, Embarba; Manucho.Rayo Vallecano: Cobeno; Tito, Zé Castro, Amaya, Nacho; Fatau, Trashorras; Kakuta, Bueno, Embarba; Manucho.
Real Madrid: Casillas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Modric, Kroos, James; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.Real Madrid: Casillas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Modric, Kroos, James; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.
Updated at 9.20pm BSTUpdated at 9.20pm BST
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Barcelona, the leaders, are playing now. They lead Almeria 2-0 at Camp Nou in the second half. Leo Messi got the first with a peach of a goal and Luis Suarez has just added another.Barcelona, the leaders, are playing now. They lead Almeria 2-0 at Camp Nou in the second half. Leo Messi got the first with a peach of a goal and Luis Suarez has just added another.
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Actually Real probably won’t get into double figures tonight. Rayo, their Madrid neighbours, are eighth in La Liga.Actually Real probably won’t get into double figures tonight. Rayo, their Madrid neighbours, are eighth in La Liga.
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So how many will Real Madrid score tonight? Eight? Nine? Ten? Eleven? One hundred? One million? None? There’s a prize for the person who guesses correctly!So how many will Real Madrid score tonight? Eight? Nine? Ten? Eleven? One hundred? One million? None? There’s a prize for the person who guesses correctly!
Kick-off: 9pm in England, 10pm in Spain.Kick-off: 9pm in England, 10pm in Spain.