They scored seven against Getafe in the corresponding fixture last season and Real Madrid are looking in the mood for a repeat. Cristiano Ronaldo draws a fine save from keeper Vicente Guaita before Karim Benzema is denied a second when his header is pushed over.

The only reason this match is still goalless is down to Borussia keeper Yann Sommer. He produces two stunning stops to frustrate Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller in quick succession. Just a few minutes of the first half remaining

And here's Marca's, external take on the story about the 19-time Copa del Rey winners being expelled from this season's competition.

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There is only one story making the front pages of Spain's sports newspapers on Saturday...and it isn't Gary Neville. Real Madrid's explusion from the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player against Cadiz on Wednesday dominates.

Madrid-based sports newspaper AS, external spells it out crystal clear.

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Real Madrid's must-win game is under way...

It's all Bayern Munich. Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha and Xabi Alonso have all gone close for the champions. Borussia's defence is just about keeping the visitors out.

When Getafe made the short journey to the Bernabeu last season, they were hammered 7-3 by Real Madrid. Anyone expecting a smilar score today?

Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 Bayern Munich

Hamburg 0-1 Mainz

Cologne 0-0 Augsburg 

Hertha Berlin 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen

Ingolstadt 0-0 Hoffenheim

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Tasty start as Bayern Munich defender Medhi Benatia gets an early yellow for a foul on Julian Korb. Borussia holding their own against the Bundesliga leaders.

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So, Gary Neville is about to officially take charge of Valencia despite having no previous managerial experience. Will the former Manchester United defender be a success? Which other former British players are capable of managing abroad - and why? 

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Striker Karim Benzema is recalled to the Real Madrid side, his first La Liga start since the 4-0 home defeat to Barcelona last month, as Rafael Benitez names a very attacking team.

Real Madrid XI: Navas, Vazquez, Pepe, Nacho, Danilo, Rodriguez, Kroos, Modric, Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.

Getafe XI: Guaita, Suarez, Cala, Alexis, Lago, Lacen, Sarabia, Rodríguez, Wanderson, Lafita, Vazquez.

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Five games already under way in the Bundesliga including leaders Bayern Munich's game at Borussia Monchengladbach. Pep Guardiola's side start the day eight points clear at the top of the table but will extend that to 11 with victory - if only for a couple of hours - as second-placed Borussia Dortmund's match at third-placed Wolfsburg does not start until 17:30 GMT. The big news from Bayern Munich's dressing room is midfielder Franck Ribery is on the bench. The five-time Bundesliga title winner has been out since March with an ankle injury.

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Hello and welcome to a bumper Saturday of action from across Europe. We have La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 covered.

We will bring you all the major action from Real Madrid's must-win home game with Getafe (15:00 GMT), as well as the latest from Germany, where champions Bayern Munich have just kicked-off away to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Later, Inter Milan will look to return to the top of Serie A when they entertain Genoa (19:45 GMT). Oh, and there's a new kid in town in La Liga. Gary Neville will be casting a keen eye over events when Valencia entertain Barcelona (19:30 GMT) as he prepares to officially take over at the Mestalla on Sunday.

Ready? Let's get going...

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They are one of the world's greatest clubs. They have been crowned champions of Europe a record 10 times and champions of Spain on 32 occasions. 

Yet 2015 is ending in embarrassment for Real Madrid. Humiliated in front of their own fans by bitter rivals Barcelona two weeks ago, Rafael Benitez's side have now been thrown out of the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player.

The last time they played at the Bernabeu the stadium DJ had to increase the volume to drown out the whistles. Six points off the summit, Real need to turn on the style against Getafe today to avoid more jeers from a fractured fan base.