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Dani Ceballas the hero for Real Madrid on return to Real Betis

All the action from Benito Villamarin Stadium

Kieran Jackson
Sunday 13 January 2019 20:09 GMT
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Ceballos came off the bench to win it for Real
Ceballos came off the bench to win it for Real (AFP/Getty Images)

Substitute Dani Ceballos scored from a free kick in the final minutes to save Real Madrid from another setback in the Spanish league title race on Sunday.

Ceballos sent his strike through a gap in the defensive wall to claim the winning goal in a 2-1 victory at Real Betis. Ceballos, who joined Madrid from Betis before the start of last season, went on in the 74th minute to jeers from Betis fans and with Madrid on the defensive.

But when Casemiro earned a foul just outside the box, Ceballos stepped up to score the goal that will take some pressure off beleaguered Madrid coach Santiago Solari.

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Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Barcelona vs Eibar in La Liga!

We'll be bringing you all the updates and goals as they fly in at the Camp Nou!

Team news coming shortly... 

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 16:38

Here's the Barcelona line-up. 

Two changes from the side who beat Getafe 2-1 last week - Sergio Busquets and Philippe Coutinho come in for Arturo Vidal and Ousmane Dembele. 

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 16:50

Here's the Eibar starting XI:

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 16:55

Here's the Barcelona team arriving at the stadium.

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 17:05

Barcelona actually lost their last match, as a second-string side fell to a 2-1 defeat at Levante in the Copa del Rey R16 on Thursday.

The second-leg is this Thursday at the Camp Nou.

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 17:08

A stunning scene in Catalonia ahead of tonight's game: 

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 17:15

Barcelona come into this game two points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga, having played a match less.

Atletico beat Levante 1-0 earlier today courtesy of an Antoine Griezmann penalty. 

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 17:20

Eibar have astonishingly drawn their last five matches in all competitions, and haven't won since beating Real Madrid in November.

They are one of five teams on 22 points - three clear of the relegation zone. 

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 17:25

We're just a few minutes from kick-off...

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 17:28

The teams are out at the Camp Nou and we're all set to go!

Kieran Jackson13 January 2019 17:30

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