Lucas Vázquez has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by E. Hazard.
GOAAAALLL!!! REAL MADRID HAVE A SIXTH!!! An error at the back from Valladolid helped Hazard pick up the ball in midfield, and he wasted no time in finding Vazquez, who had made a run into the box. Without hesitating, Vazquez picked out the bottom corner to beat Asenjo, which is the icing on the cake for Ancelotti.
Hazard has been busy since he stepped off the bench, and he gets an assist for his troubles.
90'
Three minutes of stoppage time to come!
88'
SAVE! Asenjo is on hand again to keep Kroos at bay, who tried to add his name to the scoresheet from outside the box with a volley.
84'
This has developed into a training match out there, and while Real Madrid are enjoying every second, Valladolid are just doing what they can to stop the scoreline from getting any worse.
82'
Odriozola enters the game and replaces Rodrygo.
Odriozola is given eight minutes to impress, with Rodrygo the one to make way.
80'
After their defeat to Barcelona before the international break, Ancelotti will be delighted with the manner of his team's performance, and they still have 10 minutes left to improve it.
75'
While we enjoy the action with the fans, those Valladolid players must be desperate to hear the full-time whistle and focus on their next match.
73'
Marco Asensio has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Rodrygo.
GOAAALL ASENSIO!!!!! REAL MADRID 5-0 REAL VALLADOLID! Ancelotti's team continues to assert dominance in this fixture, and Asensio adds a goal to his assist for the afternoon. He initially picked out Rodrygo in the box, but he immediately returned the ball to the midfielder, who did not hesitate before smashing the ball past Asenjo using the inside of his left boot.
Like Vinicius, Rodrgyo has oozed class all afternoon, and that little flick was perfectly weighted for Asensio.
70'
S. Amallah enters the game and replaces G. Plata.
There's also another sub from Valladolid, as Amallah replaces Plata.
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Dani Ceballos enters the game and replaces Vinícius Júnior.
Jesús Vallejo enters the game and replaces D. Alaba.
The crowd rise to their feet to applaud Vinicius for his display. As he laps it up, Ceballos makes his way onto the pitch.
Further changes from Ancelotti, with Alaba making way for Vallejo.
68'
It looks like both sides are about to make changes, and we hopefully don't see a dip in quality.
65'
E. Hazard enters the game and replaces K. Benzema.
Hat-trick hero Benzema is now on the bench, with Hazard now on in his place.
64'
Iván Fresneda gets yellow.
A poor challenge from Fresneda earns him the first yellow card of the match.
61'
David Torres enters the game and replaces Lucas Rosa.
Rosa's day is over sadly, and he is replaced by Torres for the final 30 minutes.
54'
We may soon see Ancelotti make some changes as he tries to protect his players ahead of the Copa del Rey clash against Barcelona in midweek.
51'
As expected, the substitutions have negatively altered the flow of the game, and it will be up to Real Madrid to force the tempo again.
48'
Valladolid will need time to settle after those changes, but at least the coaching team have tried to do something to stop the flow of goals.
47'
We are back underway in Madrid!
46'
Kike Pérez enters the game and replaces Luis Pérez.
Óscar Plano enters the game and replaces Roque Mesa.
Álvaro Aguado enters the game and replaces M. Hongla.
Luis Perez also makes way, with Enrique Perez now getting the chance to impress.
Three changes at the break, with Hongla the first to make way for Aguado.
Valladolid's third and final change sees Mesa replaced by Plano.
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HALF-TIME: Real MADRID 4-0 REAL VALLADOLID.
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The referee looks like he will put Valladolid out of their misery here, with only one minute of stoppage time to come.
42'
Breathe! It has been absolutely manic in Madrid for the last 10 minutes, and every Valladolid player is desperate to hear the half-time whistle. Ancelotti's team have put on a goalscoring clinic, which has been incredible viewing.
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K. Benzema has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Rodrygo.
Rodrygo has enjoyed himself in the first half, and that cross for Benzema was another touch of class from the forward.
GOAAALLL!! HAT-TRICK FOR BENZEMA! 4-0 REAL MADRID!!! This is incredible. Benzema has put the game to bed inside six minutes, and he completes his hat-trick in style with an overhead kick. Rodrygo worked his way into the box and lofted a cross towards the penalty spot, Valladolid left Benzema unmarked, and he punished them with a stunning attempt.
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K. Benzema has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Vinícius Júnior.
GOAAALLL!!! REAL MADRID 3-0!!! Seconds after combining for the second, Vinicius and Benzema combine for their side's third of the afternoon. Ancelotti's team carved their way through Valladolid's midfield with quickfire passes, with Rodyrgo finding Vinicius, who then turned to play in Benzema. The Frenchman worked himself a better angle and curled his shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. That goal was a work of art, and it is now 3-0 to Real Madrid.
Vinicus has two assists in as many minutes, and he has really helped his team over the line in the closing stages of the first half. While that pass was short and simple, it put Valladolid on the back foot, giving Benzema the time he needed to shoot.
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K. Benzema has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Vinícius Júnior.
GOAAALLLLL!! REAL MADRID 2-0 REAL VALLADOLID! Ancelotti's side are now two up inside 30 minutes, and it is Benzema that adds to his superb tally for the season. Vinicius did the hard work, working his way into a crossing position before flicking his pass to the far post. Benzema adjusted his body and stooped low to head into an empty net, with Asenjo stranded in the box.
Vinícius enjoyed that goal, and he was the first to congralute Benzema after his neat finish.
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Rodrygo has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Marco Asensio.
GOAAALLL! REAL MADRID 1-0 REAL VALLADOLID!!! Rodrygo opens the scoring with a deadly finish, and we finally witness some composure in the box. After Valladolid lost possession, Asensio picked out his team-mate inside the area. He took one touch and then drilled the ball across the goal and past a helpless Asenjo.
Asensio's pass was perfect for Rodrygo, allowing him to run into the box and not break his stride. That moment of quality puts them in front, and they will hope to kick on from here.
21'
Tchouameni heads over from another corner, but the referee penalises him for a push in the build-up.
18'
Apart from Mesa's effort, which smashed the upright, Valladolid have yet to make Courtois panic and that needs to change before the home side find their rhythm.
15'
It is still early days in this contest, but only Vinicius has started well for the home side. His pace and trickery have put Valladolid on the back foot; sadly, he has nothing to show for it at the minute.
12'
Despite the gulf in class and the gap between the two sides in the league table, Valladolid are playing with no fear, and they are proving hard to break down so far.
7'
Valladolid put pressure on the home side after winning a corner, but former Chelsea keeper Courtois deals with the danger, coming for the cross and catching safely.
4'
Real Madrid's first effort of the day is also disappointing, with Rodrygo's effort deflecting off Benzema and into the hands of Asenjo.
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The first shot of the day is aimed at Real Madrid's goal, but Plata's effort from the edge of the box lacked power, and Courtois makes a comfortable save.
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We are underway in Madrid.
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the LaLiga clash between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid. Carlo Ancelotti's side will look to return to winning ways and cut Barcelona's lead at the top, while any points for Valladolid will boost their chances of avoiding relegation.
Real Valladolid fell to a 3-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in their last league match, and they have only won one of their previous six in LaLiga.
REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez; Marco Asensio, Aurelien Tchouameni, Toni Kroos; Vinicius Junior, Karim Benzema (C), Rodrygo.
SUBS: Jordi Masip, Kike Perez, Alvaro Aguado, Selim Amallah, Oscar Plano, Sergio Escudero, Kenedy, Ivan Sanchez, Cyle Larin, David Torres.
REAL VALLADOLID (3-5-2): Sergio Asenjo; Jawad El Yamiq, Joaquin Fernandez, Ivan Fresneda; Lucas Rosa, Monchu, Martin Hongla, Roque Mesa (C), Luis Perez; Sergio Leon, Gonzalo Plata.
SUBS: Andrii Lunin, Luis Lopez, Dani Carvajal, Jesus Vallejo, Eden Hazard, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, Alvaro Odriozola, Dani Ceballos, Alvaro Rodriguez.
The two teams are now out on the field of play, and kick-off is moments away!
Real Madrid lost another El Clasico encounter to Barcelona before the international break, going down 2-1 away from home. That was their first defeat in three in all competitions, and they will certainly fancy their chances at home this afternoon.
The second half is all about damage limitation for Real Valladolid. They are in a relegation scrap this season, and goal difference could be significant come May. The title race for Real Madrid is likely over too, but today could be a real chance for them to vent their frustrations, so expect another chaotic 45 minutes in Madrid.
That is all for today folks, thanks for joining us. Goodbye!
Ancelotti's side are still 12 points behind Barcelona in the LaLiga table, but the manner of that performance may give them a lift in the final two months of the season. Valladolid are in a precarious position after that result, and they are just one point above the relegation zone, while the scoreline will have done their goal difference no favours.
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