Real Madrid 5-1 Legia Warsaw - as it happened

Full-time: Real Madrid 5-1 Legia Warsaw

The Champions League holders stroll to a comfortable victory over the Polish side, but Zidane will be worried about how susceptible Madrid were on the counter-attack.

Benzema heads over from 3 yards out

The ball bounces to the Frenchman who is presented with a simple chance, but somehow nods his header over the bar from close range.

Malarz makes a brilliant save to prevent Ronaldo

Ronaldo's powerful left-footed effort appears to be going in the top corner, but Malarz produces a brilliant save to prevent the Portuguese forward.

GOAL: Real Madrid 5-1 Legia Warsaw

Real Madrid get another goal courtesy of Alvaro Morata. In fairness to Ronaldo, he does really well to keep the ball and pass for the Spaniard who fires past Malarz

Ronaldo misses another chance

The Real Madrid star has had a night to forget so far. He plays a neat one-two with Benzema but scuffs his shot wide when in on goal.

Substitution for Legia

Moulin leaves the field and is replaced by Kopczyński.

Ronaldo fires wide, Kovacic replaces Asensio

You get the feeling that tonight may not be Ronaldo's night. Benzema plays the ball into the Portuguese forward who can't steer his attempt on target. Meanwhile, Marco Asensio is replaced by Kovacic.

GOAL: Real Madrid 4-1 Legia Warsaw

The two substitutes combine well to make it 4-1. Alvaro Morata tees up Lucas Vazquez with a pinpoint cross. The young forward smashes his volley past Malarz.

Double substitution for Madrid

James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale make way for Madrid who are replaced by Lucas Vazquez and Alvaro Morata.

Yellow cards for Radovic and Ronaldo

The Legia man is booked for a challenge on Toni Kroos while Ronaldo makes his frustrations known as he makes a strong challenge in anger.

Legia should have had another penalty

Having had a second look at the penalty, the Polish side probably should have been awarded their second penalty of the game.

Legia have penalty claim turned down

The Polish side have a half-hearted claim for a penalty turned down. Madrid continue to leave themselves exposed at the back.

Yellow card for Moulin

Moulin receives a yellow card for a nasty foul on James Rodriguez.

Malarz makes brilliant save

Benzema fires a left-footed volley at the Legia 'keeper who reacts quickly to parry the Frenchman's effort away.

Second half underway

Legia Warsaw get the second half started. Let's hope the second 45 minutes are as exciting as the first!

Half-time: Real Madrid 3-1 Legia Warsaw

Zidane's side go in two goals ahead of Legia Warsaw in what has been an entertaining first half. Madrid have dominated the match so far but Legia have troubled the Champions League holders on the counter-attack.

GOAL: Real Madrid 3-1 Legia Warsaw

Marco Asensio puts Real Madrid two goals ahead soon after Legia almost equalized. The young midfielder receives a pass from Ronaldo at the edge of the box and sidefoots his effort past Malarz.

Legia almost equalize

The Polish side almost find themselves level after Gareth Bale loses the ball in a dangerous position and Odjidja fires wide.

Ronaldo's free-kick is saved

Cristiano Ronaldo fired a free-kick from just outside of the area at the Legia goal, but Malarz produces another dramatic save. I think he knows the world is watching...

Benzema tests Malarz

Karim Benzema fires a half-volley at the Legia goal, but Malarz dramatically punches the Frenchman's effort away.

GOAL Real Madrid 2-1 Legia Warsaw

The Polish side get a deserved goal as Radovic converts from the spot after being clearly fouled by Rahael Varane.

Penalty to Legia

Legia have the perfect opportunity to get back into the game as Varane brings down Radovic in the box.

GOAL: Real Madrid 2-0 Legia Warsaw

Madrid have more than a stroke of luck as Marcelo's deflected shot wrong foots Malarz in the Legia goal.

GOAL: Real Madrid 1-0 Legia Warsaw

Madrid have made the most of their dominance as Gareth Bale cuts in from the right and fires one past the Legia 'keeper with his left boot. That may ease what has been a nervy start for Zidane's side.

Legia hit the post

Odjidja almost opens the scoring for Legia after his attempt hits the inside of the post and bounces out. Zidane's men look sloppy at the back. Bale then fires a long range attempt wide.

Legia break again

Madrid's willingness to commit men forward is being exploited by Legia, who forced a good save out of Keylor Navas. The Polish side have had the better of the chances, but Madrid look dangerous.

Madrid dominating, but Legia look strong on the break

Real Madrid are controlling this game and Legia Warsaw are camped in their own half. The Polish side did look dangerous the one time they countered, however.

Match underway

Benzema gets the match started for Real Madrid and we're underway!

The players are out on the field

Real Madrid and Legia Warsaw are both on the field of play with the Champions League anthem blasting out. Kick-off is imminent.

10 minutes until kick-off

The players will be receiving instructions from their respective managers in the dressing room. Surely there's only one possible outcome for this match?

James returns to the starting XI

The Colombian has been recalled to the starting line-up by Zidane, who has benched Dani Carvajal and Isco, despite the midfielder's performance against Betis.

Official line-ups announced

Real Madrid: Keylor Navas; Danilo; Pepe, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Marco Asensio, James; Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Legia Warsaw: Malarz, Hlousek, Czerwinski, Rzezniczak, Bereszynski, Jodolowiec, Ofe, Moulin, Guilherme, Radovic, Kucharczyk.

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