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Benat running around like a man possessed, doing really well to gety back to help his defence out.

Really competitive start from Bilbao, pressuring the Real defence. The visitors unflustered though.

Gareth Bale tries to get something going for Real but gets penalised for a foul.

Kroos wins a free kick for Real Madrid. Iraola penalised for a foul.

Oscar tries a neat through ball but Aduriz is flagged offside as the hosts start brightly.

And we’re underway here at the San Mames. Big match for Real Madrid after their draw against Villareal last time out. Barca to play tomorrow.

TEN MINUTES TO KICK-OFF: Madrid are without the injured James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos tonight. Luka Modric has not be risked after recovering from a thigh injury but could be available for the Champions League tie with Schalke on Tuesday.

Carlo Ancelotti: "The key factors are intensity and managing to break free from the pressure Athletic exert at home. Winning at San Mames is always difficult. We'll have to give the maximum effort to get the three points. "(On Saturday) we need to start well, because it's going to be a very intense game. Athletic press very well. The players are going to give it a good go."

Having been held to a 1-1 draw by Villareal at the Santiago Bernabeu last Sunday, Real are only two points ahead of Barcelona at the top of the table. Athletic head into the match buoyed by having reached the Copa del Rey final.

TEAMS: Athletic: Iraizoz, Iraola, Balenziaga, Etxeita, Gurpegui, Beñat, Mikel Rico, De Marcos, Muniain, Aduriz, Williams, SUBS: Toquero, Aurtenetxe, Gomez, del Moral, Guillermo, Remiro Gargallo, Lopez /// Real Madrid: Casillas, Varane, Pepe, Carvajal, Marcelo, Illaramendi, Kroos, Isco, Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo. SUBS: Coentrao, Khedira, Navas, Hernandez, Lucas Silva, Nacho, Jese.

Hello and welcome to our LIVE match commentary of Athletic Club Bilbao v Real Madrid as the visitors look to extend their lead over Barcelona at the top of the table. Kick-off 17.00 GMT.