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90+3'Real Madrid with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+3'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3'Today's attendance is 58686.
90+3'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
90+3'Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
90+2'Goal kick for Real Madrid.
90+2'Aleix Vidal from Espanyol crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
90+1'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
90+1'Goal kick for Espanyol.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
90'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
89'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
88'Real Madrid take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88'The referee signals a free kick as Sergi Darder from Espanyol trips Daniel Ceballos
87'The referee signals a free kick as Aleix Vidal from Espanyol trips Marcelo
87'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
87'Oscar Melendo puts in a cross...
86'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86'Jesus Vallejo relieves the pressure with a clearance
86'Leandro Cabrera puts in a cross...
86'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
85'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
85'Fran Merida fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
85'Lei Wu shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
84'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
84'The referee signals a free kick as Aleix Vidal from Espanyol trips Marcelo
83'Fernando Calero is leaving the field to be replaced by David Lopez in a tactical substitution.
82'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
81'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 54%, Espanyol: 46%.
81'Vinicius Junior provided the assist for the goal.
81'G O O O A A A L - Karim Benzema scores with the left foot!
81'Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
81'Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
80'Jesus Vallejo relieves the pressure with a clearance
80'Fran Merida from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
80'It's a good hit from long range by Javier Puado who forces a save from Thibaut Courtois. Corner kick.
80'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
79'Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid is ruled offside.
79'Karim Benzema from Real Madrid passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
78'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
77'Oh no. From a promising position Isco from Real Madrid miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
77'Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
77'Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
77'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
76'Yangel Herrera is leaving the field to be replaced by Fran Merida in a tactical substitution.
76'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
76'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 54%, Espanyol: 46%.
75'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
75'Rodrygo from Real Madrid is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
75'Rodrygo is leaving the field to be replaced by Vinicius Junior in a tactical substitution.
75'Eduardo Camavinga is leaving the field to be replaced by Mario Gila in a tactical substitution.
74'Lei Wu from Espanyol is ruled offside.
74'Rodrygo from Real Madrid is ruled offside.
74'NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Real Madrid is revoked due to offside.
73'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
72'G O O O O A A A L! Real Madrid score! Isco is on the scoresheet.
72'Karim Benzema of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
71'Karim Benzema from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71'Real Madrid start a counter attack.
71'Goal kick for Espanyol.
71'How did he miss that? Lucas Vazquez has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
71'Isco of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
71'Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
71'Marcelo puts in a cross...
70'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
70'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 53%, Espanyol: 47%.
70'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
69'A shot by Lei Wu is blocked.
69'Aleix Vidal of Espanyol passes the ball to a team mate.
69'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
68'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
66'Thibaut Courtois saved a certain goal there! Javier Puado found himself in a great scoring position but Thibaut Courtois denied him with a great save
66'Lei Wu carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
66'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
66'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
66'Jesus Vallejo relieves the pressure with a clearance
66'Sergi Darder from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
66'Eduardo Camavinga clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
65'Sergi Darder puts in a cross...
65'Oscar Melendo is leaving the field to be replaced by Didac Vila in a tactical substitution.
65'Tonny Vilhena is leaving the field to be replaced by Manu Morlanes in a tactical substitution.
65'Raul de Tomas is leaving the field to be replaced by Lei Wu in a tactical substitution.
64'The referee signals a free kick as Isco from Real Madrid trips Aleix Vidal
64'Sergi Darder from Espanyol directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64'Eduardo Camavinga relieves the pressure with a clearance
64'Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
64'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
63'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
63'A chance presents itself to Javier Puado from Espanyol but his header goes wide
63'Oscar Melendo puts in a cross...
63'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the right.
63'Aleix Vidal forces a good save from Thibaut Courtois who turns the ball behind for a corner!
62'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
62'Javier Puado from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
61'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
61'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
61'The referee signals a free kick as Isco from Real Madrid trips Tonny Vilhena
61'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 52%, Espanyol: 48%.
61'Casemiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Isco in a tactical substitution.
60'Mariano Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Karim Benzema in a tactical substitution.
60'Luka Modric is leaving the field to be replaced by Toni Kroos in a tactical substitution.
60'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59'Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Vazquez
58'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
58'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
57'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
55'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 50%, Espanyol: 50%.
55'Eduardo Camavinga provided the assist for the goal.
55'G O O O A A A L - Marco Asensio scores with the right foot!
55'Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
55'Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
55'Real Madrid start a counter attack.
55'Oscar Melendo from Espanyol passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55'Oscar Melendo from Espanyol plays a cheeky 1-2 with Aleix Vidal.
55'A shot by Raul de Tomas is blocked.
55'Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
55'Daniel Ceballos relieves the pressure with a clearance
55'Sergi Darder from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
54'Eduardo Camavinga clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
54'Obstruction as Daniel Ceballos cuts off the run of Oscar Melendo. A free-kick is awarded.
53'Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
53'Marcelo from Real Madrid crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
53'Rodrygo from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the left.
53'Aleix Vidal clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
53'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
52'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
52'Sergi Darder from Espanyol crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
52'Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
52'Marco Asensio fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
51'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51'Daniel Ceballos from Real Madrid tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
51'Luka Modric from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the left.
50'Marco Asensio from Real Madrid sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
50'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 52%, Espanyol: 48%.
50'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
50'Goal kick for Real Madrid.
49'A chance presents itself to Yangel Herrera from Espanyol but his header goes wide
49'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
49'Poor play by Mariano Diaz as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
49'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol sends a deflected cross into the box.
48'The referee signals a free kick as Jesus Vallejo from Real Madrid trips Javier Puado
47'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
47'Raul de Tomas goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
46'Yellow card for Casemiro.
46'Reckless challenge there. Casemiro commits a rough foul on Raul de Tomas
46'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
46'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
46'The second half is underway.
45+5'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 52%, Espanyol: 48%.
45+5'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
45+4'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
45+4'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45+3'Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3'Aleix Vidal from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+3'Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
45+3'Marcelo sends a shot inches wide. Close!
45+3'Rodrygo of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
45+3'Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
45+2'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
45+2'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Good effort by Tonny Vilhena as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+1'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
45'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
45'Jesus Vallejo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
43'G O O O O O A A L - Rodrygo finds the net with the right foot!
43'Rodrygo from Real Madrid takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43'Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
43'Yangel Herrera could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
43'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
43'Yangel Herrera fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
42'Rodrygo comes back onto the field.
42'Yellow card for Mariano Diaz.
42'Mariano Diaz from Real Madrid commits a foul by elbowing Leandro Cabrera
41'The game is restarted.
41'Rodrygo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
40'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 52%, Espanyol: 48%.
40'Rodrygo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
40'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40'Oscar Melendo from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
39'Sergi Gomez comes back onto the field.
39'Goal kick for Espanyol.
39'Rodrygo from Real Madrid tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39'Luka Modric from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the left.
39'The game is restarted.
38'Sergi Gomez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
37'Sergi Gomez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
36'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
36'Leandro Cabrera clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36'Great skill from Mariano Diaz as he dribbles past his opponents
36'Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
35'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
35'Sergi Darder is penalised for pushing Luka Modric.
35'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
34'Real Madrid managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
33'Marcelo provided the assist for the goal.
33'G O O O A A A L - Rodrygo scores with the right foot!
33'Some neat football here as Rodrygo from Real Madrid plays a 1-2 with Marcelo.
33'Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
32'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
32'Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31'Goal kick for Espanyol.
30'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 49%, Espanyol: 51%.
30'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
29'Marcelo shoots from outside the box, but Diego Lopez has it under control
29'Casemiro from Real Madrid sends a deflected cross into the box.
29'Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
29'Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
28'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
28'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
27'Jesus Vallejo relieves the pressure with a clearance
27'Tonny Vilhena puts in a cross...
26'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
26'Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
26'Yangel Herrera puts in a cross...
26'A shot by Sergi Darder is blocked.
25'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
25'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
25'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
25'Yangel Herrera from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Eduardo Camavinga
24'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
23'Goal kick for Espanyol.
23'Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
22'What a miss! Mariano Diaz has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
22'Luka Modric from Real Madrid chips the ball into the penalty box.
22'Real Madrid are trying to create something here.
21'Raul de Tomas tests Thibaut Courtois with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
21'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
20'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 48%, Espanyol: 52%.
20'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
19'Marcelo relieves the pressure with a clearance
19'Tonny Vilhena puts in a cross...
19'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
18'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
18'Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17'Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17'Real Madrid take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
16'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
15'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 43%, Espanyol: 57%.
15'The referee signals a free kick as Luka Modric from Real Madrid trips Aleix Vidal
15'Espanyol are trying to create something here.
14'The referee signals a free kick as Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid trips Raul de Tomas
13'Safe hands from Diego Lopez as he comes out and claims the ball
13'Luka Modric from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the left.
13'CHANCE! That really should have been a goal. Mariano Diaz wastes a huge chance as his header hits the post!
13'Casemiro from Real Madrid heads the ball to a team mate.
13'Daniel Ceballos puts in a cross...
13'Luka Modric from Real Madrid takes a short corner kick from the left.
13'Aleix Vidal clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
12'Real Madrid plays a short goal kick.
11'Raul de Tomas from Espanyol crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
11'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11'Luka Modric relieves the pressure with a clearance
11'Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
10'Oscar Melendo from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the right.
10'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 45%, Espanyol: 55%.
9'Luka Modric relieves the pressure with a clearance
9'Sergi Darder swings in a cross from the free kick.
8'The referee signals a free kick as Casemiro from Real Madrid trips Raul de Tomas
7'Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
7'Poor play by Marcelo as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7'Fernando Calero from Espanyol heads the ball to a team mate.
7'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
7'Tonny Vilhena sees his shot deflected off target
7'Tonny Vilhena from Espanyol takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
6'Rodrygo from Real Madrid passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5'The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Ceballos from Real Madrid trips Oscar Melendo
5'Ball possession: Real Madrid: 49%, Espanyol: 51%.
5'Espanyol are in control of the ball.
4'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
4'Luka Modric from Real Madrid swings in the corner from the left.
4'Mariano Diaz sees his shot deflected off target
3'Real Madrid with a potentially dangerous attack.
3'Luka Modric of Real Madrid passes the ball to a team mate.
3'Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
3'The referee signals a free kick as Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid trips Tonny Vilhena
2'Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1'Real Madrid are in control of the ball.
1'A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'Espanyol kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, the match will start in about 5 minutes.