There are going to be three additional minutes at the end of this game.
87'
Borja Mayoral enters the game and replaces K. Benzema.
J. El Yamiq enters the game and replaces Míchel Herrero.
Valladolid turn to the bench once more as Michel makes way for Jawad El Yamiq.
Activity on the Real Madrid bench as well, with Benzema making way for Borja Mayoral.
80'
Real Madrid are a goal to the good as we enter the final 10 minutes. The finish line is in sight for Zidane's men, but they will not be taking anything for granted just yet. A second goal would certainly have them breathing a lot easier.
78'
Casemiro gets yellow.
Casemiro has his name taken for a rash challenge on Garcia.
76'
Valladolid are certainly not out of this contest yet by any means. They have responded very well to falling behind and need to maintain their pressure.
74'
Toni Villa enters the game and replaces S. Weissman.
Sergi Guardiola enters the game and replaces Waldo Rubio.
That was Rubio's last action as he is replaced by Sergi Guardiola.
Meanwhile, Toni Villa is introduced with Weissman making way.
73'
Great effort! The visitors refusing to lie down and Rubio lets fly with a powerful 30-yard effort that Courtois is forced to turn over.
72'
Asensio whips in the free-kick, but it is too high for his team-mates and the ball runs behind for a goal kick.
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71'
Bruno gets yellow.
At the other end, the hosts look to press home their advantage and are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the area after Vinicius is body-checked by Gonzalez, who is booked for his troubles.
67'
An inspired substitution from Zidane as Vinicius opens the scoring within seven minutes of coming on. Valladolid appeal for offside and although the Brazilian was ahead of the last defender, the last touch did come off a visiting player to present the chance that he took.
65'
Vinícius Júnior has scored a goal for Real Madrid!
GOAL!!! 1-0 TO REAL MADRID! Vinicius with the breakthrough! The substitute comes up with the goods for the hosts. The Brazilian is in the right place as the balls ricochets kindly into his path, before applying a cool finish from close range.
64'
Valladolid make their second change as San Emeterio goes off to be replaced by Marcos Andre.
63'
Marcos André enters the game and replaces Fede San Emeterio.
Kike Pérez enters the game and replaces Fabián Orellana.
The hosts threaten and Marcelo cuts back onto his right foot in the box, but gets it all horribly wrong as his effort eventually goes out for a throw-in.
Kike Perez replaces Orellana is Valladolid's first change of the game.
61'
Zidane's intentions are clear as he looks to boost his attacking threat with the introduction of Asensio and Vinicius. Can they make a difference as we enter the final half an hour of this game?
58'
Vinícius Júnior enters the game and replaces L. Jović.
Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior is also introduced for the hosts, with Jovic making way.
57'
Dani Carvajal enters the game and replaces Odriozola.
Marco Asensio enters the game and replaces Isco.
The second change sees Marco Asensio replace Isco.
A triple-change from Real Madrid. The first sees Dani Carvajal replace Odriozola.
56'
Valladolid's impressive spell continues as a dangerous ball is delivered from the left flank, and Ramos is forced to intervene in the nick of time.
51'
Zidane will wonder how Real Madrid are not in front after that. Nevertheless, the hosts should use that moment to spur them on into finding that elusive opening goal.
46'
Valladolid get the ball rolling once more in the second half.
45'
HALF-TIME: REAL MADRID 0-0 REAL VALLADOLID
42'
As the space opens up in front of him, Rubio tries his luck from distance, and his effort is not too far away in all fairness.
40'
We are into the final five minutes of the first half, where both sides are still searching for the breakthrough. The longer the scoreline remains like this, the more that Valladolid are likely to grow in confidence.
38'
There were question marks over whether Jovic would partner Benzema up front today after he failed to make an impact against Betis. However, Zidane has kept faith with the Serbian, who will be desperate to make the most of his opportunity.
34'
The visitors are unable to make the most of that chance as the hosts deal with the free-kick without too many difficulties.
33'
Valladolid are awarded a free-kick near the touchline and this is a good opportunity for them. They will be desperate to make the most of it.
30'
Still goalless as we hit the half-hour mark. Real Madrid have carried the greater threat, but Valladolid look dangerous on the counter as they just demonstrated.
28'
A let-off for the hosts as Valladolid launch a quickfire counter attack. Plano is well-found at the far post, but his square ball is cut out by Odriozola with Weissman lurking.
21'
In fairness to Isco, Benzema was going for the same ball and that may well have been enough to put the Spaniard off.
20'
The hosts turn up the pressure and Odriozola sends an inviting ball to the far post, where Isco is unable to head it towards goal.
13'
Those were the first warning signs for Valladolid. The defence remained solid on that occasion, but they must maintain that level of concentration for the remainder of this game.
6'
An early half-chance for the visitors sees Weissman well-found in the box, but his tame volley is easy enough for Courtois to gather.
3'
The hosts have quickly settled into their rhythm and are enjoying almost all of the possession. It is early days yet, but it already looks like it is going to be a long game for Valladolid.
1'
Off we go! The referee blows his whistle and Real Madrid get us underway.
REAL MADRID (4-3-1-2): Thibaut Courtois; Alvaro Odriozola, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos (captain), Marcelo; Federico Valverde, Casemiro, Luka Modric; Isco; Luka Jovic, Karim Benzema.
SUBS: Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal, Nacho, Marco Asensio, Borja Mayoral, Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius Junior, Martin Odegaard, Ferland Mendy, Diego Altube.
REAL VALLADOLID (4-2-3-1): Roberto Jimenez; Pablo Hervias, Bruno Gonzalez, Javi Sanchez, Raul Garcia; Michel (captain), Fede San Emeterio; Oscar Plano, Fabio Orellana, Waldo Rubio; Shon Weissman.
SUBS: Samu Perez, Luis Perez, Sergi Guardiola, Kike Perez, Jawad El Yamiq, Marcos Andre, Toni Villa, Nacho, Kuki Zalazar, Oriol Rey, Miguel Rubio, Sergio Lopez.
Zinedine Zidane's side are aiming to build on their 3-2 victory over Real Betis last weekend, while Valladolid look to register their first win of the LaLiga season.
The players are making their way out onto the field. Kick-off is fast approaching.
Zidane will be urging his players to demonstrate a greater attacking threat after the break, while Gonzalez shall encourage Valladolid to maintain their defensive discipline for the remainder of the contest.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of LaLiga, where reigning champions Real Madrid host Real Valladolid at Estadio Alfredo di Stefano.
Los Blancos aim to continue their momentum when they travel to Levante on Sunday. Meanwhile, the previous day, Valladolid look to get their first win of the season on the board at home to Eibar.
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