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Real Madrid vs Tottenham - as it happened! Cristiano Ronaldo grabs equaliser after Raphael Varane own goal

Re-live all the action from the Santiago Bernabeu and from around the rest of Tuesday night's Champions League games

Tuesday 17 October 2017 14:58 BST
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Santiago Bernabeu will play host to the pick of Tuesday night's games in the Champions League
Santiago Bernabeu will play host to the pick of Tuesday night's games in the Champions League (Getty)

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Tottenham Hotspur travel to the Spanish capital on Tuesday night to face two-time reigning European champions Real Madrid.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have been in great form away from home - and away from that Wembley Curse - winning their last seven competitive games on the road.

But their opponents at the Santiago Bernabeu will be unlike anything else they have faced in that run stretching back to 18 May.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and co have been the supreme team in Europe for the past two years and looked all but unbeatable until a wobble at the start of this season.

They will be without Spurs old boy Gareth Bale, but no matter: coach Zinedine Zidane can call on the likes of Isco and Marco Asensio in his place, such is their strength in depth.

Here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday night’s game:

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 7.45pm (BST) at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday 17 October.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport 2 will be broadcasting the game. Alternatively, return to this page for updates from out live blog.

It’s a big game for…

The Englishman has been linked with a move to Real Madrid
The Englishman has been linked with a move to Real Madrid (Getty)

Harry Kane. The England forward has been front page news in Spain for two days running, with many tipping him to be a galactico of the future. Mauricio Pochettino is clearly keen for that not to happen and has instead talked up the 24-year-old into becoming Tottenham’s very own Francesco Totti: the AS Roma stalwart who played every season of his career in the Italian capital. But with Real coach Zinedine Zidane describing Kane as a ‘complete player’ and a potential move to the Bernabeu hard to turn down for almost any player in world football, tonight could be the perfect chance for Kane to prove his credentials at the very highest level.

Player to watch…

The 25-year-old has grown into one of Real Madrid's most influential players
The 25-year-old has grown into one of Real Madrid's most influential players (Getty)

Isco. The diminutive Spaniard may not be the household name of some of his teammates, but for the past 12 months or so he has been the beating heart of this Real Madrid side - the man who really makes them tick. Playing in a deep number 10 role, the 25-year-old is a magnet for the football and is often the one to play that defence-splitting pass or assist for an assist. Pochettino revealed this week that he tried to sign Isco in the summer of 2016 - just before his meteoric rise. It could really rub salt into the wounds if he plays a defining role against Spurs tonight.

Form…

Real Madrid: WWWWL

Tottenham: WWWWW

Odds…

Real Madrid: 4/9

Draw: 15/4

Tottenham: 6/1

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65' - That's outstanding from Cristiano Ronaldo. He beats three Spurs players before unleashing a low, left-footed drive from outside the box which is too hot for Hugo Lloris to handle. Toby Alderweireld is first to the rebound though and manages to clear the danger.

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71' - Incredible save. This time it's Keylor Navas with the heroics, as he denies Harry Kane in a one-on-one. What a chance that was for the England striker.

Liam Corless17 October 2017 21:15
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GOAL! Manchester City 2-1 Napoli (Diawara, pen)

Amadou Diawara scores for Napoli from the spot at the Etihad! City's supporters are in for a nervy finish.

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74' - A chance opens up for Christian Eriksen in the Madrid penalty area. He attempts to beat Keylor Navas at his near post but the goalkeeper turns the ball behind for a corner.

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76' - Marco Asensio replaces Karim Benzema for Real Madrid.

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80' - Danny Rose is on for his first Spurs appearance since January. He replaces Fernando Llorente.

Liam Corless17 October 2017 21:23
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GOAL! Maribor 0-6 Liverpool (Oxlade-Chamberlain)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gets his first goal for Liverpool and the Reds have hit Maribor for six!

Liam Corless17 October 2017 21:27
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87' - The tempo has dropped at the Bernabeu and the sense is that both teams will settle for a point.

Meanwhile, Lucas Vazquez is on for Isco for the hosts.

Liam Corless17 October 2017 21:30
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GOAL! Maribor 0-7 Liverpool (Alexander-Arnold)

Liverpool are in seventh heaven in Slovenia and this time it's Trent Alexander-Arnold with the goal.

Liam Corless17 October 2017 21:31

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