Real Madrid had 12 shots in the first half, seven of which were on target.

But no goals yet for the champions.

We're 45 minutes away from a massive shock.

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Largie Ramazani's fine sixth-minute strike sees newly promoted Almeria leading the European champions at the break.

Don't go anywhere - there's likely to be a few twists and turns in the second half!

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Aurelien Tchouameni wins a free-kick for Real in a decent position.

Toni Kroos is over it, but his delivery is headed behind by Samu.

Yet another corner for the visitors, but it's well dealt with and that's half-time!

Job half-done for the hosts.

Kaiky, Almeria's 18-year-old Brazilian defender, has had a great first half.

He doesn't look fazed up against the dancing feet of Vinicius Junior. I know I would be...

Four minutes added on at the end of the first half.

The original decision stands and Almeria breathe a huge sigh of relief!

Real Madrid's celebrations are cut short!

Toni Kroos finds Lucas Vazquez at the far post. His volley beats Martinez but the linesman's flag is up.

VAR will have a look...

Yet another Fernando Martinez save, this time beating away Antonio Rudiger's header.

Almeria are five minutes away from getting in at the break with their lead intact.

Federico Valverde sends Vinicius Junior scampering through but the Brazilian fails to beat Fernando Martinez at his near post.

Good chance that!

Great ball over the Almeria defence by Antonio Rudiger. Karim Benzema connects, but fails to generate enough power on his shot.

Frustrating night for the Frenchman so far.

Time for the players to take on some fluids.

Almeria boss Rubi will be delighted with what he has seen in the opening half-hour.

Vinicius has been a livewire down Real's left flank.

The Brazilian wins another corner and this one is eventually worked to Toni Kroos, who whips an inviting cross into Karim Benzema, but his header is comfortably gathered by Fernando Martinez.

Almeria are doing a good job of pressing Real, which has caused a couple of errors from the visitors on the ball already.

Real Madrid's corner count is up to seven already.

But the latest one is confidently dealt with by the Almeria defence, who've put in a lot of work already tonight.

Federico Valverde hammers another shot straight at Fernando Martinez.

Real are starting to turn the screw now after that unnerving start.

Manchester United fans will remember Largie Ramazani, of course.

The Belgian made one Europa League appearance for the Premier League side before joining Almeria in 2020.

Strong response from Real Madrid as Vinicius Junior drills a low cross into Karim Benzema, who fires over under pressure from the defender.

That came after Almeria keeper denied Federico Valverde.

Looks like there's plenty more goals in this one, folks.

Real Madrid's first shot of the evening comes from Lucas Vasquez, who drags it wide.

Umar Sadiq, who is probably playing his final game for Almeria tonight ahead of a reported move to Villarreal, is caught offside early on.

That looked tight.