We are off and running with this one.

It is all over! Madrid earn the victory, but Sociedad deserved a point for their effort from a quality match.

There is going to be four minutes of added time.

Higuain is replaced by Benzmea.

Marcelo unlucky to knock wide of goal from a tight angle. Madrid finding a bit of space.

Higuain is denied by a brave bit of goalkeeping from Bravo before Martinez knocks Ronaldo's shot off the line.

Preito so unlucky to see a shot curl over the bar.

Gonzalez is booked for a late tackle on Higuain.

Real Madrid living dangerously. Their defence has not been overly impressive, to say the least.

So close to 2-2 there! Griezmann beats Sergio Ramos out wide, but his cross seemed to be clawed out by Casillas. Mourinho is furious on the bench.

Ronaldo takes a dive, but avoids a yellow card.

Rivas penalised for downing Higuain.

Real have 11 minutes to see this one out, but they would like another goal as Sociedad have not given up.

Di Maria departs the action to be replaced by Granero.

Diarra's shot from 25 yards is deflected, but no problems for Bravo as he claims the ball.

Diarra is going to come on for Ozil as the visitors try to shut up shop for the closing minutes.

Tamudo departs to be replaced by Agirretxe.

Mourinho cuts an animated figure on the touchline. He is thinking of bringing on Diarra.

GOAL FOR REAL MADRID! Ronaldo hits the free-kick 30 yards out and the ball takes a wicked deflection before nestling in the net.

Madrid back on the attack. Mourinho pondering a change or two by the looks of things.

Hercules beat Barcelona last weekend. Can Sociedad down Real Madrid this week? Every chance.