Another 25-yard strike from Almeria. This time, Mane's swerving effort sails harmlessly wide. Better from the visitors though.

Almeria's first shot of the match as Corona's scuffed shot takes a deflection of Pepe for a corner.

They can't can they? No.

That's a bit better from the visitors. Some neat stuff in the middle of the park before Mane's deep cross is headed clear.

Almeria appear to be playing with a flat back six, plus two holding midfielders....

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You won't be surprised to hear this is exceptionally one-sided so far. Almeria will be glad to get to 10 minutes still level, but it appears only a matter of time before Real break their duck.

That is one for the scrapbook. Cristiano Ronaldo completely mis-controls the ball as he looks to go through on goal.

Javier Hernandez's deft flick sends him beyond the Almeria defence but he fluffs his lines.

Looking to make amends he has a low shot saved by goalkeeper Ruben before heading the resulting corner over. Could have been a hat-trick in two minutes.

They are getting closer. Alvaro Arbeloa's cross from the right is met by James Rodriguez but he steers his header wide. The Colombian isn't know for his aerial ability and it showed.

Almost an opener. Javier Hernandez collects the ball on the left and his wicked low cross looks certain to be touched by Cristiano Ronaldo at the far post. Somehow is just evades the Portuguese. The first chance of many you expect.

Far from a sell out at the Bernabeu.

Empty blue seats everywhere. Surely the absence of Gareth Bale hasn't turned that many people off?

Tonight we're asking for your example of football wonderkids - whether their star has already waned or whether they're sure to be the next big thing.

Ethan Pedrick: Francis Jeffers went down the drain a tiny bit - from international incredible to hopeless hitman in two years.

Scott, Braunton: Whatever happened to 'the next Pele' Freddy Adu?

Ecthe Liee: Robin van Persie, scored two for Manchester United's U21's yesterday.

Adu, 25, is now playing with Kuopion Palloseura, external in Finland's Premier League.

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Here we go. Barcelona scored six last night, now it's Real's turn.

A minute's silence is being held for the victims of the Nepal earthquake.

Here come the teams.

The Bernabeu expects and, after five straight wins in the league, so they should.

Remember Real are five points behind leaders Barcelona. No room for a slip up.

This is a huge game for Almeria as well, who are sitting one place outside the relegation zone at the moment.

What a victory would do for their season... It is pretty unlikely though isn't it?

Are Real Madrid about to be hit with a transfer ban? Not according to them.

Both themselves and Atletico have denied reports that Fifa is set to impose a transfer ban on them for breaching rules on signing of players aged under 18.

A report by Spanish media outlet Cadena Ser claimed Real and Atletico would be banned from signing players for the next two transfer windows.

Real said the report was "completely false", while Atletico said Fifa had not contacted them about any breach. Fifa said it could not comment. One to watch.

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Talking about Real Madrid's title challenge being on thin ice...

Real Madrid on Twitter;, external The world figure skating champion Javier Fernandez to take the honorary kick-off before Real Madrid vs Almería clash.

Tonight we're asking for your example of football wonderkids - whether their star has already waned or whether they're sure to be the next big thing.

Scott Mayes: Dan Crowley, he'll be the injury free version of Jack Wilshere. Just imagine that potential.

Peter: Kerlon. The Brazilian famous for his 'seal dribble'. Now playing in the American fourth tier for Miami Dade FC.

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Spanish La Liga

Javier Hernandez is fast becoming an unlikely Real Madrid hero.

The Manchester United loanee had scored five goals in his first 24 Real games, mostly from the bench.

But he scored the only goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and then twice in Sunday's 4-2 win over Celta Vigo.

He described Real as "the best team in the world" but he could well not be at the Bernabeu next season.

Italian Serie A

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Talking about minnows how about this for a story?

Small-town club Carpi will play in Italy's Serie A for the first time next season after completing a historic rise.

Five years ago the club, whose stadium has a capacity of 4,144, was playing in the Italian fifth division.

They were promoted to Serie B in the 2012-13 season and will now face giants like Juventus and AC Milan in Serie A.

There are questions over where Carpi will play next season as Serie A rules require a minimum capacity of 20,000.

German Cup

It could also be a huge night in the history of DSC Arminia Bielefeld.

They were in the Bundesliga back in 2009 but a difficult last few seasons has seen them drop into the third tier.

They host top-flight Wolfsburg this evening in the German Cup semi-final - with Borussia Dortmund awaiting the winners.

Italian Serie A

Chievo v Cagliari

Juventus v Fiorentina

Lazio v Parma

Milan v Genoa

Palermo v Torino

Sampdoria v Verona

Sassuolo v Roma

Cesena v Atalanta