And that's the last action of the game as the referee blows the final whistle.
90' +2
Sergio Ramos gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
RAMOS SENT OFF! Real down to 10 men! The Real skipper receives his marching orders for the 18th time in his career, although it was rather harsh in all fairness. He was deemed to have caught Valle with his arm as they both jumped for an aerial challenge and it appears that his reputation went before him with the referee. The defender was lucky to stay on the field following his altercation with Schar earlier on, so that may well be retribution to some degree.
89'
Penalty saved by K. Navas!
PENALTY TO DEPORTIVO! The hosts have a chance to get on the scoreboard after Carvajal is penalised for a clumsy challenge in the box. Andone will take the kick...
It wasn't the best penalty, but Navas still had to make the save and he did.
SAVE! Andone steps up but his penalty is not the best and tipped around the post by the outstretched hand of Navas.
87'
F. Andone gets yellow.
Andone has his name taken following a tussle with Ramos, who did go to ground very theatrically in all fairness.
86'
GOOD SAVE! Real are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the area after Vazquez is brought down. Asensio stands over the ball and bends it towards goal, but Ruben springs across well to make a smart save.
84'
Pedro Mosquera gets yellow.
Carvajal embarks on a strong run forward from right-back but is eventually stopped in his tracks by Mosquera, who is shown a yellow card.
82'
We have a slight break in play here as Marcelo goes to ground after taking an accidental whack to the stomach from Schar. The left-back just takes a moment to gather himself but should be OK to finish the match.
80'
Lucas Vázquez enters the game and replaces G. Bale.
Bale is given a rest by Zidane as he comes off for the final 10 minutes to be replaced by Lucas Vázquez.
79'
Borja Valle enters the game and replaces F. Cartabia.
Fede makes way for Borja Valle in Depor's final change of the match.
78'
The visitors go in search of more goals with Benzema controlling a ball into the box and finding Bale, who tees it up for Modric to strike. However, the Croatian does not connect properly and sends his effort wide of the target.
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We are into the final 15 minutes at the Riazor and it is set to be the best possible start for Real. The reigning champions have looked confident and not really effected by the absence of Ronaldo.
72'
Marcos Llorente enters the game and replaces Casemiro.
Another change for Real sees Casemiro given a breather and replaced by Marcos Llorente.
70'
It is fair to say that Deportivo are a team that Bale enjoys playing against. He has now scored six times against them including a hat-trick in a 5-0 rout in January 2016, as well as a brace in the 8-2 thrashing here in September 2014.
68'
Bale receives the ball out on the right flank and lets fly with an ambitious effort that goes high and wide of the target. It is worth a go because there wasn't too much else on for the Welshman.
66'
Marco Asensio enters the game and replaces Isco.
Meanwhile, Real's first change sees Marco Asensio introduced into the action in place of Isco.
65'
Adrián López enters the game and replaces C. Borges.
Deportivo make another change with Borges making way for Adrián López.
62'
T. Kroos has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by G. Bale.
Bale showed great awareness to pick out Kroos.
GAME OVER!!! KROOS MAKES IT 3-0! The points are surely in the bag for Real, who are as devastating as ever on the attack. Benzema and Isco are involved before the latter finds Bale in the box. The Welshman lays the ball back to the edge of the area, where the German sends a precise shot beyond the dive of Ruben.
60'
F. Cartabia gets yellow.
Fede has his name taken by the referee after stopping Casemiro in his tracks, albeit by fouling him.
59'
OFF THE LINE! Depor almost pull a goal back with Andone's header beating Navas. Fortunately for Real, Ramos is well-positioned to block on the line.
57'
L. Modrić gets yellow.
Modric now goes into the book for a professional foul that prevented a Depor counter attack.
54'
Bruno Gama enters the game and replaces Z. Bakkali.
That was Bakkali's last action as he goes off to be replaced by Bruno Gama.
53'
F. Schär gets yellow.
Sergio Ramos gets yellow.
Schar has his name taken after squaring up to Ramos, who was unhappy at Modric's decision to kick the ball out with Bakkali on the ground injured.
Meanwhile, Ramos is very fortunate to escape with just a yellow card after putting his hand in the face of the Swiss international defender!
51'
The hosts will be pleased with the start they have made since the break. However, a goal is what is needed in order to find a way back into this match.
49'
Depor have made a purposeful start to this second half. They are looking lively and it appears that the words of Mel are still ringing in their ears.
46'
KICK-OFF! The referee blows his whistle and Deportivo get the ball rolling once more.
45' +2
And, with that, the referee blows the half-time whistle.
45' +1
Kroos almost gets in behind the Depor defence as we enter stoppage time at the end of the first half, but Juanfran makes a very important and well-timed challenge to deny him a clear sight on goal.
44'
Andone goes to ground and is incensed following a tangle with Ramos in the corner of the pitch. However, replays show that the Real skipper merely outmuscled the Deportivo striker, although he has been renowned for sneaky antics in the past, of course.
42'
Depor continue to try and make things happen and Andone gets his head on another ball into the box. He hits the target this time, but it is straight into the grateful arms of Navas.
40'
It was always going to be a difficult task for Deportivo, who have lost six of their last seven meetings with Real at the Riazor, including a commanding 6-2 reverse in April. Believe it or not, this ground used to be somewhat of a bogey venue for Los Blancos, who failed to win here between 1993 and 2008.
37'
At the other end, Deportivo try to catch Real off guard with Luisinho getting forward to offer support from left-back. His cross finds the head of Andone but the striker is unable to adjust and sends the ball high over the bar.
35'
Los Blancos have just taken the opportunity to slow the pace of the game down for a few minutes and keep possession. They are looking very comfortable out there and picked up from where they left off at the end of last season.
33'
Meanwhile, Nacho shows good awareness to step in and intercept a pass that could have led to a dangerous Deportivo counter attack. Following the departure of Pepe at the end of last season, he has a great opportunity to nail down a place alongside Ramos in the heart of Real's defence.
31'
Carvajal is back on his feet and quickly returns to the action. The Spanish international was involved in every matchday squad last season and, while Real have struggled to find a long-term replacement at right-back since the days of Michel Salgado, he certainly has the potential to hold that position down for many years to come.
29'
We have a break in play here as Carvajal has stayed down following a strong challenge by Luisinho. Zidane jumped out of his seat as soon as the tackle was made, but there will be no card for the full-back.
27'
Casemiro has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Marcelo.
Marcelo was involved again as he whipped an inviting ball across the face of goal that was begging to be attacked.
2-0!!! CASEMIRO DOUBLES THE LEAD! The floodgates could well be opening here at the Riazor! Marcelo is involved again as he receives the ball from Isco on the opposite wing. He then flashes it across the face of goal, where Casemiro is on hand for another tap-in to give Real breathing space.
24'
Z. Bakkali gets yellow.
Bakkali is the first player to have his name taken after kicking it at Ramos in frustration. The referee shows no hesitation in producing the yellow card and the Valencia loanee can count himself lucky that the colour wasn't red - you've seen them given for less than that.
22'
Against Real, you have to take your chances and Deportivo have just found that out the hard way. They took their eyes off Modric on the edge of the area and Ruben's failure to hold onto the Croatian's effort was ruthlessly pounced upon by the reigning champions.
20'
G. Bale has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by K. Benzema.
Benzema showed great awareness and improvisation to lay the ball across for Bale.
BALE!!! REAL MADRID IN FRONT! Deportivo's pressure counts for nothing and Real capitalise by breaking the deadlock at the Riazor. Bale dummies Marcelo's pass into the feet of Modric, whose strike can only be parried by the goalkeeper. Benzema is first to the loose ball and cleverly disguises a pass across the face of goal for the Welshman to tap in. He will be hoping that is the first of many goals this season, as Real strike first!
17'
Real deal with the delivery while the shot back in is a poor one and never likely to test Navas. The visitors can relax with a goal-kick.
15'
The hosts have been awarded a free-kick in a dangerous position. It is 30 yards from goal and slightly to the left...
13'
You feel that keeping hold of Andone will be crucial for Mel this season. There has been interest from English Premier League side Burnley during August, but his goals could go a long way towards pushing his current employers up the LaLiga table.
10'
Positive signs for Deportivo who, despite not taking those chances, will be boosted knowing that Andone is providing a dangerous outlet for them up front.
8'
GOOD SAVE! Real's number one is called into action once again by Andone, who gets in behind Ramos to latch onto a neat through ball. The striker goes for precision but Navas reads it well to make a smart save.
6'
CHANCE! Andone has a sight on goal! The Romanian striker shows good strength to outmuscle Carvajal to the ball and Navas is forced to make a save from a tight angle.
3'
The champions go straight onto the attack with Isco finding Bale in the box with a neat diagonal ball. The Welshman heads it across the six-yard area in anticipation of Benzema getting the vital touch, but the Frenchman does not react quickly enough and Deportivo clear.
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KICK-OFF! The referee blows his whistle and Real get the match underway at the Riazor!
Pepe Mel faces the toughest possible assignment to kick off his first full season in charge at Deportivo. He names three debutants for the Branquiazuis including Fabian Schar in the heart of defence, as well Guilherme in midfield and Valencia loanee Zakaria Bakkali as part of a three-man attack. Main striker Florin Andone starts up front despite reports linking him with a move away from the Riazor.
REAL MADRID SUBS: Casilla, Varane, Theo, Vazquez, Llorente, Asensio, Ceballos.
REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Navas; Carvajal, Ramos (c), Nacho, Marcelo; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Bale, Benzema, Isco.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the main absentee as he continues to serve his five-match suspension but Zidane can call upon Gareth Bale, who returns in one of four changes to the team that started the Super Cup second leg against Barcelona on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Nacho is preferred to Raphael Varane in the heart of defence alongside captain Sergio Ramos, as Casemiro and Isco are also brought back into the starting 11. Marco Asensio drops to the bench, while Mateo Kovacic misses out through injury.
Zinedine Zidane could not have asked for better opposition for Real to launch their title defence against. After all, they have won each of the last eight meetings between the sides, while scoring 16 goals in their three most recent visits to the Riazor.
Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE text coverage on the opening weekend of the new LaLiga season! Today, we're at the Riazor, where reigning champions Real Madrid begin the defence of their title against Deportivo La Coruna. It's good to have your company!
The players are making their way out onto the field and kick-off is just moments away...
HALF-TIME: DEPORTIVO 0-2 REAL MADRID
Goals from Gareth Bale and Casemiro are the difference between the two sides at the break. Deportivo started well with Florin Andone drawing two good saves out of Keylor Navas, but the hosts were made to rue on those missed opportunities and have plenty of work to do in the second half.
The players are making their way back out and the second half is imminent...
FULL-TIME: DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA 0-3 REAL MADRID
Goals from Gareth Bale, Casemiro and Toni Kroos secured a strong start for Real Madrid, who opened the defence of their LaLiga title with a comfortable win over Deportivo La Coruna. The damage had already been done before Florin Andone missed a penalty for the hosts later on, while the visitors had Sergio Ramos sent off for two bookings in the dying seconds.
That's all from the Riazor! Thank you for following our LIVE coverage of LaLiga - hope you've enjoyed it. Until next time, see you soon!
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