Strong driving run by Miguel Gutiérrez as his charge into the box distracts two Real Betis defenders and opens up a bit of space for Karim Benzema but the forward shoots well over.

No changes for either side as the second half gets under way.

Eden Hazard is warming up, however. It might not be long before he is sent onto the pitch.

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Plenty of attacking desire from both sides which has made for an entertaining game. Surely we'll see some goals in the second half?

No goals but plenty of action.

All getting a bit hot-tempered as now Aitor Ruibal is booked for a foul on Vinícius Júnior.

This game needs the half-time whistle before someone gets themselves sent off.

Sergio Canales catches Miguel Gutiérrez in the face with a stray elbow and picks up a booking just before half time.

Sergio Canales finds Juanmi superbly and the latter runs at the Real Madrid defence before hitting a low effort that Thibaut Courtois can't hold and needs Miguel Gutiérrez to hack away.

And now Real Madrid go close as a fast-flowing move ends with Dani Carvajal's clipped delivery tipped over by Rui Costa, before Isco drags a shot wide.

Martín Montoya gets the ball on the right and quickly cuts inside Miguel Gutiérrez to get a sight of goal but he sends his low drive wide of the upright.

Back up and running after the short break and Casemiro attempts a cheeky backheel from a Real Madrid corner and although he connects with the ball it then hits a defender and is cleared.

It is 10:30pm in Seville but clearly still very warm there as the players have a cooling break.

Another good passage of play from Real Betis. Nabil Fekir gets the ball just outside the box, the Real Madrid defence backs off and Fekir is urged to shoot by the home fans. He takes up the invitation but there's too much height on his shot.

Real Betis are shading possession and are giving a good account of themselves. There was a spell when Real Madrid looked to be taking control but the hosts are comfortable at the moment.

Nabil Fekir gets into the Real Madrid box and goes down with opposition players around him. The referee blows his whistle and... books Fekir for a dive. Massively looking for that one but it has riled the home fans and it is an intimidating atmosphere now.

Roars of approval from the home fans as Real Betis come forward again. Real Madrid struggle to clear before Guido Rodríguez tries his luck from outside the box and although his shot takes a deflection it is a comfortable save for Thibaut Courtois.

Lovely turn by Guido Rodríguez to set Real Betis on the way. The attack breaks down but Federico Valverde gives the ball away cheaply and the home side build again.

Gareth Bale wins a corner for Real Madrid but David Alaba's delivery is just over Dani Carvajal's head. Real Betis then break up the pitch quickly but Real Madrid recover quickly to snuff out the opportunity.

Good tempo to this game.

The home crowd is back in full voice as Real Betis continue to enjoy a good spell now, pushing the Real Madrid players back into their own half.

A decent spell for Real Betis ends with Nabil Fekir winning a free kick 30 yards from goal after he is caught late by David Alaba.

Fekir fancies this one and drives a strong low shot towards goal that Thibaut Courtois has to push away.

Eder Militão connects well as a free-kick is half cleared to him just inside the area and he volleys through a crowd towards goal, Rui Silva sees it late but gets down well to hold the ball.

Real Madrid taking control now and just starting to subdue this noisy crowd.