Real Madrid have 20 minutes to extend their three-game winning run.

The two double subs have sort of killed any momentum of this game. Which suits Athletic.

Now Athletic make two subs.

Asier Villalibre and Mikel Vesga replace Inaki Williams and Unai Vencedor

Toni Kroos tries to score a second but this time his 20-yard strike is straight at the keeper. Luka Modric played the pass.

Real Madrid make a double change to turn this round. Marco Asensio and Isco replace Vinicius Jr and Federico Valverde.

Not sure what formation Real Madrid are playing now. Right-back Dani Carvajal is in the opposition box in open play but can't make good contact with a header from Vinicius Jr's cross.

Vinicius Jr plays the ball to Ferland Mendy. The left-back, who has drifted inside, shoots high and wide on his right foot from outside the box.

Athletic make a change on the left wing as Inigo Cordoba replaces Alex Berenguer.

Corner to Real as Athletic get a sub ready. Toni Kroos' cross is punched away by Unai Simon.

Athletic had failed to score in any of their last three matches against Real Madrid.

Vinicius Jr thinks he has put Real ahead immediately but the flag goes up, he's offside.

His first-time shot was saved by Unai Simon and he buried the rebound.

Athletic attack but Inaki Williams can't pick out Oscar de Marcos with his pass into the centre.

The visitors are only three points above the relegation zone but that's because the bottom and middle of La Liga are so tight.

Real eventually clear.

Now Athletic have a corner. Set-pieces are probably their best chance of scoring with 10 men.

Real have a corner and a chance within 45 seconds of the restart but Sergio Ramos commits a foul as he heads over.

The second half begins.

Almost time for the second half.

As things stand there is a three-way tie on points at the top of La Liga between Real Madrid and two teams who would be called Real Madrid if they had a merger.

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The half-time whistle goes. Perfect end to the half for Real.