Job done by Real after an early scare.

A decent win for the champions of Europe who were helped on their way by a cracking Gareth Bale finish.

Many thanks for your company.

Until next time...

Fur additional minutes.

Another chance for Girona and another flying stop by Keylor Navos as he acrobatically keeps ut Alex Granell's effort.

Gareth Bale's work is done.

The scorer of the goal of the match is replaced by Lucas Vazquez for the closing stages.

It wasn't the best of starts but this has been a professional job by the champions of Europe.

There's plenty to ponder for Julen Lopetegui but his side are heading back to the capital with another three points.

Girona are a very likeable team when they are not giving away needless penalties.

There's loads of character in this side and they're still having a go at Real.

Borja García is denied by a flying save by Keylor Navas.

You're 3-1 down. Shattered after running yourself into the ground. And then you look up and see the opposition are sending on World Cup finalist Luka Modric.

Girona have just sent on one of their two loan signings from Manchester City.

Aleix Garcia will provide some fresh legs to a tired midfield.

No sign of Englishman Patrick Roberts who remains on the bench.

Spanish TV clocked Bale running at 31 kilometres an hour when he fired his side 3-1 ahead. That's some going.

It's going to require an epic effort for Girona to get anything from this.

They've contributed to an entertaining game but Real are dominating in Catalonia.

Superb by Portu who is clean through after getting the better of Dani Carvajal but Real are rescued by Keylor Navas who is off his line lightning quick to hoof the ball into the stand before the Girona man can cause any damage.

You have to feel for Girona.

They've given this absolutely everything and it's far from over, but Real have come from behind to lead without breaking sweat thanks to two poor challenges.

Another penalty!

Marco Asensio wins his side a second spot kick as Pere Pons gets his timing all wrong.

Another gift for the visitors.

Much better by Gareth Bale.

Superb technique as he controls the ball with his chest before unleashing a volley from an angle which Yassine Bounou does well to keep out.

Bale lashes high and wide when he had more promising options either side of him.

No changes by either side but Luka Modric is warming up.

Portu goes down inside the Real area between Ramos and Nacho but the referee is not interested.

This has been a thoroughly entertaining game.

Who's going to win it?

Girona get us back under way.