Lucas Vázquez has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by K. Benzema.
VAZQUEZ!!! 3-1! GAME OVER! Real put the game to bed after hitting Eibar with a devastating counter. Vazquez plays a neat one-two with Benzema, before racing away and beating Dmitrovic from a tight angle.
Benzema played a brilliant return pass for Vazquez to run onto.
90'
We are going to have two additional minutes at the end of this game.
85'
Just five minutes remain. Eibar are continuing to press for the leveller, but Real are standing firm.
83'
Unai Arieta enters the game and replaces Kike García.
Unai Arieta also enters the action for the hosts, with Kike making way.
82'
Sergio Álvarez enters the game and replaces P. Diop.
Eibar turn to the bench with Sergio Alvarez replacing Diop.
80'
The hosts appeal for a penalty after the ball appears to strike the arm of Ramos in the area. But the referee is not interested on this occasion.
72'
Pedro León enters the game and replaces T. Inui.
F. Valverde enters the game and replaces L. Modrić.
Marco Asensio enters the game and replaces Rodrygo.
Eibar make their first change with Pedro Leon coming on in place of Inui.
Meanwhile, Real make a double-change. The first sees Federico Valverde replace Modric.
Marco Asensio is also introduced for the visitors, with Rodrygo making way.
71'
Good movement from Muto as he darts towards the near post to meet Kike's cross. But he is unable to direct his header towards goal.
70'
We are into the final 20 minutes at Ipurua, where Real still lead by two goals to one. Can they hold on for victory, or will there be a twist in the tale?
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64'
Ramos has to intervene on this occasion as Eibar turn up the pressure in their quest for an equaliser.
63'
Great tackle! After dealing with Real's corner, Eibar look to strike on the counter. It is a straight race between Kike and Mendy, but a perfectly-timed sliding challenge from the full-back denies his opponent a sight on goal.
62'
Carvajal leads the charge for Real as he strides away down the right flank. The right-back looks to deliver a cross, but Arbilla deflects it behind for a corner.
60'
The ball falls for Muto to strike from outside the box, but the Japanese forward's effort is always rising.
58'
Encouraging signs for Eibar. They may not have taken those opportunities, but certainly have momentum in their hunt for an equaliser.
56'
Another chance for Eibar as the ball breaks for Inui in the box, but he does not connect cleanly and drags his shot wide.
52'
After getting to the byline, Mendy cuts the ball back for Rodrygo to strike. However, his shot takes a deflection and goes behind for a corner.
48'
Real look to go straight onto the attack with Ramos seeking out Benzema. However, the Frenchman is ruled offside.
46'
Eibar get the ball rolling once more.
45' +2
HALF-TIME: EIBAR 1-2 REAL MADRID
44'
Awarded a free-kick right on the edge of the area, Ramos steps up to the set-piece. However, his delivery is always rising.
43'
Anaitz Arbilla gets yellow.
A blatant handball from Arbilla to prevent Modric getting in behind the defence. He can have no complaints as the yellow card is waved in his direction.
41'
They may be trailing, but Eibar will be encouraged by their response to falling 2-0 behind in this game. The hosts are still very much alive and just need to stick with their opponents.
39'
Eibar not too far away at the other end. Muto looks to steer a low cross towards the far corner, but the ball goes high and wide of the target.
34'
Eibar may only have three LaLiga wins to their name this season, but victory here would move them into the top half of the table. They demonstrated their credentials with a hard-earned point against high-flying Real Sociedad last weekend, so will not be afraid by the task at hand here.
32'
The hosts go in search of an equaliser and send a high ball into the box. But Courtois reads the flight and easily gathers.
30'
Out of nothing, Eibar halve the deficit and their hope has been rekindled. Momentum is on their side and they must look to capitalise.
28'
Kike García has scored a goal for Eibar! Assist by Kévin Rodrigues.
Rodrigues found Kike, who did the rest in emphatic fashion.
WHAT A GOAL FROM KIKE! 2-1! Eibar are right back in this! Real are caught in possession and the hosts ruthlessly capitalise as the skipper receives the ball in space, before beautifully bending it into the top corner from 25 yards.
24'
Can the hosts get back into this game? They have forced a corner on the far side and the centre-halves are forward...
20'
Eibar look to respond as they are awarded a free-kick around 30 yards from goal. Arbilla ambitiously goes for goal, but his effort goes over and isn't troubling Courtois.
15'
We have only played a quarter of an hour at Ipurua, but it already looks a long way back for Eibar here. Real are cruising and will definitely be keen to add to their tally.
13'
L. Modrić has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by K. Benzema.
Good vision by Benzema, who found Modric with too much space inside the area.
MODRIC!!! 2-0! Los Blancos press home their advantage! The scorer of the first goal, Benzema is the provider of the second as he gets in behind the defence before cutting the ball back for Modric, who sweeps it into the roof of the net.
11'
That early goal has enabled Real to quickly settle into their rhythm. The visitors comfortably pass the ball around and maintain possession as Eibar look to gain a foothold in the contest.
7'
Rodrygo involved again as Real go in search of a second goal in quick succession. The Brazilian picks out Vazquez at the far post with his cross. The latter hits the ball first time on the volley, but the goalkeeper gathers.
6'
K. Benzema has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Rodrygo.
Rodrygo demonstrated brilliant awareness and execution in picking out the run of Benzema.
BENZEMA!!! 1-0 REAL! The visitors have the early lead! Benzema times his run to latch onto Rodrygo's lofted through ball, before slotting under the dive of Dmitrovic.
2'
Inui tries his luck from distance with an ambitious dipping effort. It is easy enough for Courtois to gather, but Real's number one had to watch it all the way.
1'
The referee blows his whistle and Real Madrid get the action underway.
Hello everyone and welcome to our live text coverage of the LaLiga clash between Eibar and Real Madrid at Ipurua Municipal Stadium.
EIBAR (4-4-2): Marko Dmitrovic; Alejandro Pozo, Pedro Bigas, Anaitz Arbilla, Kevin Rodrigues; Takashi Inui, Pape Diop, Edu Exposito, Bryan Gil; Yoshinori Muto, Kike.
SUBS: Yoel, Unai Dufur, Pedro Leon, Sergio Alvarez, Recio, Roberto Olabe, Rafa Soares, Unai Arieta.
REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos (captain), Ferland Mendy; Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos; Lucas Vazquez, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo.
SUBS: Andriy Lunin, Nacho, Mariano, Eder Militao, Marco Asensio, Luka Jovic, Federico Valverde, Alvaro Odriozola, Marcelo, Martin Odegaard, Diego Atube.
The teams are coming out onto the pitch and kick-off is moments away.
We are finely poised heading into the second half. You feel the next goal in this game will be crucial.
Real will look to close 2020 with victories against Granada and Elche in their final two games of the calendar year. Meanwhile, Eibar face Deportivo Alaves before taking on Barcelona.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
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