Real Madrid look to respond to Barcelona's victory over Zaragoza with a positive result of their own in their La Liga clash with Racing Santander at the Santiago Bernabeu.
La Liga / Matchday 8
Bernabéu / 23.10.2010
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- G. Higuaín(10')
- Cristiano Ronaldo(15', 27', 47', 55' PEN)
- M. Özil(63')
- M. Rosenberg(73')
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Updated 23/10/2010 at 19:49 GMT
11'
Ponce whips over a delivery from the right, but Rosenberg cannot latch on to it at the back post.
10'
GOAL!!!! HIGUAIN OPENS THE SCORING FOR REAL! It's a delightful through ball from Di Maria which splits the Santander defence, and Higuain keeps his composure to slot a precise finish beyond Tono.
9'
The referee takes exception to a barge off the ball by Diop, and Real have a free kick.
8'
Ozil charges down the right, but cannot find Higuain in the centre with a hopeful delivery.
7'
Marcelo and Pepe stroke the ball around at the back with consummate ease, and the pair are very comfortable in possession.
6'
Ronaldo cuts inside and lets fly with a ferocious left-footed drive, but it sails high and wide.
5'
Ozil and Marcelo combine neatly on halfway, and Real are settling in nicely now.
4'
Henrique and Cisma exchange passes at the back for Racing, who build patiently.
3'
Ronaldo wins a corner for his side with a powerful run down the right, and Ozil will whip this over...
2'
Di Maria gets on the ball and looks to cause trouble early on for his side down the right.
1'
The first half is underway at the Bernabeu, and Real Madrid kick us off with Higuain immediately straying offside.
18:55
We are just five minutes from kick off now, and it is your last chance to post any predictions or comments before we get underway... Bradley reckons it will be 5-0 to Real, while Norisadiku thinks 2-0 is more likely. What do you think?
18:50
The teams are in at the Bernabeu, and it is a very familiar line up for Real as Mourinho looks to keep continuity in his selections.
18:45
Real Madrid: Casillas, Carvalho, Pepe, Marcelo, Arbeloa, Ronaldo, Alonso, Di Maria, Ozil, Khedira, Higuain. Subs: Dudek, Benzema, Diarra, Granero, Canales, Albiol, Leon
18:40
Racing Santander: Tono, Henrique, Cisma, Francis, Torrejon, Ponce, Colsa, Bakircioglu, Diop, Munitis, Rosenberg. Subs: Coltorti, Lacen, Arana, Pinillos, Bedia, Nahuelpan, Christian
18:35
Jose Mourinho's side began the day with a one-point lead over Barcelona and can restore that cushion with victory against Santander.