We're now into stoppage time at the Riazor, with plenty of smiles on the Real Madrid bench, despite occurrences at Granada.
Marcelo picks up a yellow card for hacking down Cartabia while the Deportivo wide man was in full flight.
89'
Any doubt has now been entirely wiped out, with Luis Suarez completing his hat-trick against Granada. Barcelona lead 3-0 away from home and will clinch the La Liga title in the process.
88'
Alberto is fed the ball by Borges, but can only turn and then fire a wild shot high and wide of the target. Real Madrid respond with an attack of their own, but James fires just beyond the far upright with an attempt that was skimming off the wet surface.
86'
Sergio Ramos gets yellow.
Marcelo is found overlapping down the left flank, but the Brazilian can only fire into the midriff of the goalkeeper! The home support cheer Pletikosa, with the experienced Croatian taking the time to then applaud the fans in return. He has been busy during the last 20 minutes.
Sergio Ramos gets a very late booking, with the referee not afraid to go to his cards during this second half.
84'
Cartabia jinks in from the right-hand side yet again, but the Argentine sees a shot charged down! Moments later, Alberto tries to work enough space to shoot on the periphery of the penalty area, but the ex-Liverpool man is robbed of possession as he shapes to pull the trigger.
82'
We're into the final 10 minutes at the Riazor! Marcelo scampers down the left-hand side, before robbing Cartabia of possession inside his own penalty area. The Brazil international shoots from a tight angle, but Pletikosa reacts quickly to parry the ball around the post.
80'
Isco is picked out on the edge of the penalty area, with the Spain international then bending a shot just shy of the far post! Real Madrid are suddenly looking a lot more confident in themselves, with Benzema trying to sign off from La Liga with a goal.
78'
Great double save from Pletikosa! The Croatian makes himself big to deny James twice. Benzema opens play out to the right, with Carvajal flagged incorrectly offside, but the goalkeeper wasn't to know. He shows all of his experience and ability to keep the Colombian at bay.
76'
Jesé enters the game and replaces G. Bale.
Oriol Riera enters the game and replaces F. Fajr.
C. Borges enters the game and replaces Pedro Mosquera.
Borges replaces Mosquera, possibly due to the latter picking up a booking in the second half.
Fajr takes his leave, with Riera coming into the fray, which could see Alberto drop a little deeper.
Bale is the next man that Zidane opts to take out of the game with the Champions League in mind. Jese comes into the fray.
75'
Real Madrid are trying to take the sting out of this game with some neat possession, but Deportivo are desperate to put on a late show at the Riazor. A quarter of an hour remains for Sanchez's men to narrow the visitors' advantage.
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73'
Perez and Alberto combine brilliantly, but Pepe covers across to intercept ahead of the former! If he hadn't got there, the former could have been able to burst into the penalty area. Rober has a chance moments later, after a dangerous cross from the right, but Navas makes a point-blank save to deny the substitute!
71'
Rober Pier enters the game and replaces Alejandro Arribas.
Over from Bergantinos! The central midfielder is picked out making a run to the edge of the opposition penalty area, but can only dip a half-volley attempt five yards over Navas' crossbar. Bale signals a counter for the visitors, with the Wales international driving forward at pace, but a cross from the winger is slightly too heavy for Benzema.
Young defender Rober is introduced for the final minutes, with Arribas taking his leave for the hosts.
70'
Less than 20 minutes remains in this contest, with Deportivo looking to try and find the back of the net themselves. Space is becoming a little more available in both halves, with the tempo of the match stepping up a notch in end-to-end fashion. The Riazor is expecting some goals.
69'
Marcelo whips in a dangerous cross from the left-hand side, but Sidnei heads half-clear. Modric mops up the scraps, with Carvajal teed up by the ex-Spurs midfielder, but the Spaniard blasts high and wide of the target from 20 yards out.
67'
Sidnei goes close! He is teed up nicely on the edge of the box, before lashing a half-volley attempt goalwards. A deflection takes it just beyond the post, with Navas needing to dive just to make sure. The hosts are coming right back into this contest.
65'
Less than half an hour remains of these sides' respective seasons, with Real Madrid close to ending their campaign in winning fashion. Deportivo win themselves a free-kick deep on the left-hand side, but an eventual delivery was headed clear by Pepe.
63'
Marcelo tries to find Carvajal at the right byline, but the Real Madrid right-back's touch lets him down. Moments later, Isco spreads play out to the same ex-Leverkusen defender, but he is beaten to the pass by Navarro.
61'
Isco enters the game and replaces T. Kroos.
Isco comes into the fray for Zidane's side, with Kroos taking his leave after picking up an earlier booking.
Pablo is picked out on the edge of the penalty area, but the experienced full-back can only fire a first-time effort high and wide of the target. Real Madrid are still on top, but Deportivo have shown in flashes that they could grab a consolation goal at some point.
59'
Pletikosa has to be quick off his line to deny Bale, with the veteran goalkeeper rushing out to steal a through-ball off the toe of the Welshman. Cartabia threatens down the right-hand side once again, but an attempted cross from the Argentine wide man is flicked to safety by Pepe.
57'
Pedro Mosquera gets yellow.
Arribas makes a good save to dive in and deny a driving run from Bale, as Real Madrid try to give their travelling support an afternoon to remember. The second half has been chugging along at a slightly slow pace since the restart.
Mosquera picks up a yellow card for a cynical trip on Casemiro, but it might have been a little bit harsh.
55'
Perez takes aim from the edge of the penalty area, with the Spaniard firing a low effort towards the bottom-left corner. Navas gets down smartly to make a neat save, with the Costa Rica international scrambling back to his feet to gather up the scraps.
53'
Deportivo open play out to the left-hand side, with Navarro doing well to combine with Luis Alberto. The former tries to deliver a cross from the flank, but fires a low ball straight into the midriff of a defending body. Sanchez's men are struggling to create anything.
51'
James takes aim with his left foot, but the ex-Banfield man can only place a shot directly at Pletikosa. A long, searching ball from the hosts looking Perez in behind, but a looping header from Pepe is gathered up neatly by Navas.
50'
T. Kroos gets yellow.
Perez tries to slide a pass in towards Luis Alberto, with the ex-Liverpool midfielder scampering into the penalty area, but Pepe gets in ahead of his opponent. Navas continues to be a complete spectator in this match.
Kroos picks up a yellow card, with the Germany international diving into a scrappy and cynical tackle.
48'
Sidnei heads a good clearance away from the danger area, before Deportivo try to spark a counter-attack. The hosts threaten down the right-hand side, with Cartabia continuing to be a source of danger for Sanchez's men.
46'
J. Rodríguez enters the game and replaces Cristiano Ronaldo.
We are back underway in the second half at the Riazor! Real Madrid have a commanding lead at the moment, but Deportivo have shown reason to believe that they can snatch a goal on the break.
Cristiano Ronaldo isn't risked any further, with the Portugal international rested at the break. James replaces him.
45'
Close from Casemiro! Ronaldo thunders a free-kick into the wall, with the rebound falling to the ex-Porto midfielder. He can clip a delicate finish over the onrushing goalkeeper, but the ball falls onto the roof of the net. No penalty, says the referee, after Pletikosa clears out the Brazilian's legs from underneath him in the aftermath.
44'
Real Madrid earn themselves a free-kick opportunity which is within shooting distance for Ronaldo, but it would have to be a fantastic strike from the Portuguese. Pletikosa assembles a very big wall regardless.
42'
Marcelo is fed down the left-hand side, but a looping cross from Benzema is then headed away by Arribas. Lucas Perez and Luis Alberto continue to see very little of the ball, with the former not having a chance to show why he is Depor's top-scorer for the campaign.
40'
Barcelona have just gone two goals ahead against Granada, which suggests that the title will be going to Camp Nou this season. Suarez has his second, with Real Madrid having to hope for a miraculous comeback from the home side now.
38'
Sanchez's men are enjoying a little bit of pressure of their own, with their home fans responding with some more noise. Depor stroke the ball from side to side, but Real Madrid aren't in a hurry to press given their two-goal advantage. Marcelo hacks a cross away at the back post.
36'
Less than 10 minutes remain in the first half, with Deportivo trying to cause some problems of their own. Cartabia drives down the right flank, before cutting back onto his left foot. The young winger searches for the bottom-left corner, but Navas has his angles covered and watches the shot wide.
34'
Ronaldo goes close again! The ex-Sporting forward takes aim from the left-hand side, after being picked out by Marcelo. The ball zips off the top of the crossbar, with the Portuguese striker seemingly hell-bent on catching Suarez at the summit of La Liga's scoring charts.
33'
This game has settled into a very low tempo indeed, with the atmosphere going a little bit flat since Ronaldo's second goal of the afternoon. Modric finds Carvajal on the right-hand side, but Bergantinos makes a defensive header to concede a corner. Plenty of pressure from the visitors throughout.
31'
Benzema goes close! The Frenchman is denied by a good save from Pletikosa, with the Croatian goalkeeper finally getting a touch of the ball this afternoon. He turns the ball around the post for a corner, but the set-piece comes to absolutely nothing.
29'
The away side are dictating play and appear to be in total control, with Ronaldo nearly bagging a third! The Portugal international scampers into the clear, taking down the ball beautifully in the process, but can only angle a flicked finish onto the inside of the post.
27'
Real Madrid now have a comfortable 2-0 lead, but it all means nothing if Barcelona don't drop points against Granada. Cartabia tries his luck for Depor, with the ex-Valencia man jinking infield and onto his left foot, but the winger blasts just high and wide of the top-right corner.
25'
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by T. Kroos.
Another good corner delivery from Kroos results in more danger that Deportivo fail to deal with.
GOOOOOOOAL! RONALDO MAKES IT 2-0! Controversy at the Riazor! A corner delivery is flighted in, with the Portuguese nodding a header into the bottom-left corner, but Arribas was already down after being pushed by Bale. Mosquera deflected the header away from his goalkeeper, however, with the referee waving away protests from the home players.
24'
Ronaldo tries to flick a header goalwards, but Sidnei intercepts and hoofs a rushed clearance behind for a corner. The initial set-piece is half-cleared, before a half-volley from Modric dips narrowly over the crossbar with the aid of a deflection.
23'
Barcelona have edged ahead against Granada, a goal which could see this game become a moot point, with Luis Suarez stroking home from close range. Real Madrid continue to pour forward, however, with a Carvajal cross to Bale resulting in an errant touch from the Welshman.
21'
Deportivo are looking capable of causing a few problems on the counter, with the hosts able to link together a series of neat passes vertically. Zidane is on the edge of his technical area constantly, barking out instructions to his personnel. His charges have started as hoped.
19'
Ronaldo tries to break to the left byline, but the Portuguese forward is robbed of the ball easily. The Real Madrid forward clutches his toes and appears to be in a little bit of discomfort, but it doesn't appear to be anything too serious, as he gets back to his feet of his own accord.
17'
The away side are in total control, with Real Madrid definitely having a spring in their step at the moment. Deportivo do manage to counter, however, with Cartabia jinking in from the left flank before losing possession. The visitors try to reply immediately, but Mosquera intercepts a direct pass ahead of Ronaldo.
15'
Real Madrid keep possession with some patient play, with Zidane's men well in control after netting that early goal. Bale tries his luck with another cross from the right, but Ronaldo's touch lets him down while trying to receive the ball.
13'
Close for Sergio Ramos! Kroos curls in a corner delivery from the left-hand side, with Sidnei losing track of his man. The Spain international can't quite make contact, with Pletikosa relieved to see the ball flash across the face of goal and away from danger.
11'
Lucas Perez does manage to take the ball under his spell, but Pepe is quickly on his case and robs the Deportivo top-scorer of possession. Real Madrid head up the other end, but Pablo does well to stand up to Marcelo and concede a corner.
9'
Barcelona will be aware of that goal from Ronaldo, with the pressure now on the Blaugrana to find a goal of their own. Navas has had nothing to do, with Deportivo sat deep for long periods. Perez has barely touched the ball.
7'
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by K. Benzema.
Benzema cuts back a very intelligent pass from the left-hand side, after good pace shown by Bale to get to the byline. Ronaldo just has to do the rest.
GOOOOOOOAL! RONALDO PUTS THE VISITORS IN FRONT! The Portugal international is picked out at the back post, before steering a low finish into the bottom-right corner! Bale and Benzema combine, with his team-mate present to apply the finishing touch.
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Sidnei manages to stick an important foot in for the home side, after some neat footwork from Bale down the right flank. Moments later, Carvajal dips in a cross from the right, but Pablo gets in ahead of Ronaldo to flick a defensive header behind for a corner. The set-piece comes to nothing, however.
4'
Ronaldo drives down the left-hand side, before getting to the byline, but a cut-back from the Portugal international evades Benzema at the back post. Pablo looks as though he may have a long afternoon, at all of 37 years of age.
3'
Deportivo enjoy some neat possession in the opening stages, with the hosts showing no fear against Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo is subject to a lot of loud whistles from the home supporters, with it clear that the Portuguese forward will be getting mixed reviews this afternoon.
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We are underway in the first half at the Riazor! Real Madrid need to take a win this afternoon and hope that Barcelona drop points in the title race. If they can better the Blaugrana's result this afternoon, they will lift the La Liga trophy.
Real Madrid have recorded 11 consecutive La Liga wins in recent months, with Zidane able to turn things around after a slow start to the season under Rafa Benitez. Deportivo, meanwhile, have lost their last three home fixtures back-to-back, but did take an unlikely 2-0 win over Villarreal at El Madrigal last time out.
Los Blancos sit merely one point off the league leaders, with the away side merely needing to better Barca's result today in order to snatch the title and take it back to the Santiago Bernabeu with them. First off, they need to defeat Deportivo, who have seen a great start to the campaign peter out into mid-table mediocrity since the turn of the year.
Hello and welcome to live coverage for La Liga's final matchday, as Real Madrid travel to the Riazor to face Deportivo La Coruna. The hosts may have nothing to play for but pride, but the visitors have their eyes on an unlikely league title this afternoon. As things stand, the silverware is in Barcelona's hands, but Zinedine Zidane's men are lurking in the shadows to snatch it away.
TEAM NEWS: Stipe Pletikosa deputises for the injured German Lux in goal for the hosts, with Manuel Pablo given a rare start at right-back. Alex Bergantinos is preferred to Celso Borges in the middle of the park, with no other suprising changes from Victor Sanchez. Once again, Rober is named among the substitutes.
TEAM NEWS: Keylor Navas, Luka Modric and Gareth Bale return for the visitors, who are back at full-strength with another title in sight. Casemiro will anchor the midfield, with Karim Benzema leading the line for Zidane's men. Pepe is preferred to Raphael Varane at centre-back.
Deportivo starting line-up (4-4-2): Pletikosa; Manuel Pablo, Sidnei, Arribas, Fernando Navarro; Fayr, Mosquera, Bergantinos, Cartabia; Lucas Perez, Luis Alberto.
Real Madrid starting line-up (4-3-3): Navas; Carvajal, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.
Real Madrid substitutes: Varane, James, Casilla, Kovacic, Jese, Isco, Danilo.
HALF-TIME! Real Madrid are 2-0 ahead against Deportivo, with a brace from Ronaldo set to secure Los Blancos a final day win. Regardless, it looks as though the La Liga title will be going Barcelona's way, with Luis Enrique's men 2-0 up against Granada.
FULL-TIME! Real Madrid close out the La Liga season with a 2-0 win over Deportivo at the Riazor. A first-half brace from Ronaldo was enough for the visitors, though Suarez secures the top-scorer award for the campaign. Zidane's men miss out on the title by a point, but will take great confidence from this game heading into the Champions League final. That's all that we have time for, we hope to see you again next time.
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