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To be fair to San Lorenzo, they do manage to push and probe for an opening inside the Madrid half. However, they can't find that cute, killer pass to break Sergio Ramos and company into a cold sweat.

The size of the gulf between these sides is probably best illustrated by the fact that San Lorenzo only have one World Cup player in their ranks - and that is veteran Colombia defender Mario Yepes.

Twenty minutes to go. Any chance of a miraculous San Lorenzo fightback? No.

Freshen up, freshen up. That's the message from the San Lorenzo bench as forward Mauro Matos eagerly runs on to replace Martín Cauteruccio. Meanwhile, the Madrid bench sit back with their feet up and cigars in their mouths.

Sofia Bruenner, external: We are yet to mention Ronaldo in the game. Stay tuned.

Is this Iker Casillas's first meaningful save? I think it is you know. The Spain veteran finally gets his sharp, white gloves dirty as he tumbles low to his left to gather Emmanuel Mas's shot from a tight angle on the left.

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Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti might have to send out a search party soon - has anyone seen Cristiano Ronaldo? The record-breaking superstar is nowhere in sight. Maybe he's preening in the changing room mirror.

Madrid could fill their Christmas stockings with plenty of goals if they really want to. Perhaps they are feeling rather generous and sparing their Argentine opponents in the season of goodwill. Then, France striker Karim Benzema goes close with a dipping half-volley which flashes past the right-hand post.

Italian Serie A

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Milan have survived a penalty appeal - when Nigel de Jong slapped a cross away from Gervinho's head - and somewhat weathered the storm at the Stadio Olimpico. Filippo Inzaghi's side could even have taken the lead in spectacular fashion before the break when a Philippe Mexes strike from ten yards inside the Roma half forced ex-Real Madrid stopper Diego Lopez into an athletic save.

Kento, external: What's the name of the San Lorenzo GK? Santa Claus? Awful goalkeeping allows Bale to score the second goal for Real Madrid.

Time for an attacking San Lorenzo change. Leandro Romagnoli replaces Gonzalo Veron for the South American champions. Even Juan Sebastian Veron in his prime (the Inter Milan version not the Manchester United one) wouldn't help San Lorenzo now I suspect...

Gareth Bale fancies another goal now. The Welshman is at the heart of another Madrid attack, bursting forward in a central position, only to be hacked down by Julio Buffarini. The San Lorenzo man doesn't win the ball, but he does earn himself a yellow card.

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The Pope might be San Lorenzo's most famous fan, but I don't even think his prayers will help the Argentine side now. However, they do produce their best effort, moments after Gareth Bale's goal, as Enzo Kalinski's sharp volley flies over the Madrid goal.

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This is not going to go down as Gareth Bale's finest goal - but he doesn't care. Neither does Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who raises both clenched fists in the warm Moroccan air.

The Welshman is allowed the time to turn just inside the San Lorenzo box, collecting Isco's pass before tamely shooting towards goal. But San Lorenzo keeper Sebastian Torrico can only fumble, rather pathetically, into his own net.

San Lorenze, who are the South American champions remember, almost needed binoculars to grab a glimpse of the Madrid goal in a one-sided first half. But they must have been given a half-time rocket - because they're straight up on the attack.

Pablo Barrientos swings in an early corner before veteran defender Mario Yepes fails to hit the target.

The referee toots his whistle and that, unless I'm sadly mistaken, means we are back under way.

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Both sets of players emerge from the Marrakech tunnel. Fifa president Sepp Blatter, looking rather like a ruling king observing his people, sits in a grand throne-type seat as he waits for the second half to begin. Next to him is a young lad, who I believe is a member of the Moroccan Royal Family. It's who you know kids...

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100% - Toni Kroos has completed all of his 44 passes in the first half of the final against San Lorenzo.

Spanish La Liga

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And after the final whistle against Cordoba, it was time for the Barca boys to crack open the bubbly. Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu went down to the dressing room to toast his players and coaches ahead of the Christmas break, with Luis Enrique, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets happy to raise a glass.

And, after a trophyless 2014, I'm sure Bartomeu's Christmas speech also included a gentle reminder that he wants to see silverware in 2015.

Spanish La Liga

While La Liga leaders Madrid are sunning themselves on this jolly in Marrakech (and hardly breaking sweat while they're at it), the rest of the Spanish top-flight are trying to catch them.

Nearest rivals Barcelona moved within one point of Madrid going into Spain's winter break after a thumping 5-0 home win against Cordoba.

Spain forward Pedro blasted in after 72 seconds, before Luis Suarez poked in his first La Liga goal shortly after half-time. Gerard Pique's header and a brace from Lionel Messi clinched an easy win.

Madrid goalscorer Sergio Ramos sticks a reassuring arm around his goalkeeper Iker Casillas as they stroll off for a half-time cup of tea. Perhaps Casillas feels a bit lonely seeing as he has been a lonely spectator for most of this match. Perhaps the Real Madrid players should have a half-time cup of mulled wine each - that might help increase the entertainment value after the break.