Good afternoon and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the Spanish Liga games between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. We'll bring you all the action from the San Mames. Kick-off: 15.15.

This has been impressive stuff from Athletic Bilbao. They are really taking the game to Real Madrid, but they have to make sure that they don't leave to much space in behind.

RONALDO GOAL RULED OUT! Real Madrid have the ball in the back of the net with their first attack, with Ronaldo turning home a Carvajal shot from close range, but he was offside.

Garcia is giving Real Madrid all sorts of problems. The former Atletico Madrid player is so strong in the air and both Ramos and Nacho are struggling to get a grip of him in the box.

Normally you would think Athletic Bilbao are most dangerous from set pieces, they have a reputation for it. But they have actually only scored once from 60 corner kicks this season.

CHANCE FOR ATHLETIC! That was close to the opener for the home side, with Aduriz's shot cleared off the line by a combinaton of both Navas and Nacho. Athletic are pressing here.

Lekue looks very lively for Athletic Bilbao in these opening 10 minutes or so. Real Madrid are having trouble keeping tabs on him, with his pace getting him in behind.

This has been a positive start to the match by Athletic Bilbao. The hosts are the one on the front foot at the moment, with Real Madrid having to do some defending in their own half.

Athletic Bilboa were actually without Aduriz for a game against Barcelona recently, with Williams up front. But he is out on the wing this afternoon, which is his natural position.

Aduriz is leading the line for Real Madrid this afternoon. He will be the danger man for Athletic Bilbao. He just seems to get better with age, the veteran striker. He has a good record against Real.

This could be a real test for Real Madrid. Athletic Bilbao tend to be strong at home in front of their own fans. The home supporters seem to be really up for this one early on.

Real Madrid have the chance to stretch their lead at the top of the table before Barcelona's game later this evening. Zidane's side are in control of the title race after last weekend.

The first half is under way at San Mames! It's Athletic Bilbao against Real Madrid.

TEAM NEWS: Athletic Bilbao - Kepa, De Marcos, Laporte, Yeray, Balenziaga, Iturraspe, Benat, Lekue, Garcia, Williams, Aduriz. /// Real Madrid - Navas, Carvajal, Nacho, Ramos, Marcelo, Modric, Casemiro, Kroos, Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.

I'm Graham Ruthven and you can catch me on Twitter ahead of the match to let me know your thoughts. Can Athletic Bilbao see off Zinedine Zidane's side? Will this be a stroll for Real? Tweet me!