text: Host commentator . Wow. Real Madrid haven't got going tonight (I was about to write a post about how Barcelona were 5-0 up at this point) but James Rodriguez produces a bit of individual magic to opening the scoring. The ball bounces up to the Colombian who unleashes a stunning left-footed volley, dipping over the goalkeeper and into the top corner at some speed. That was very World Cup-esque, if you don't mind me saying. 39mins: As bad as Real have been, credit must go to Almeria. Their work rate has been exceptional while they are passing and moving, not exactly looking like a side who are  sitting just above the relegation zone. They have completed 184 passes so far today, which is a decent stat given it's not even half time yet. 31mins: But still, it's the visitors who are getting in behind more than Real. There are a few whistles in the crowd, and that's about the only atmosphere there is at this point. Things may get better now though, it's Ronaldo time again with the dead ball... but oh dear. That sums it all up, a limp effort rises way over the crossbar. 27mins: Uh oh. Free-kick time. James is clipped from 30 yards out and Ronaldo is licking his lips. Can he spark this game into life? Nearly! A swerving effort from left to right, the keeper is beaten but the ball doesn't quite dip in time and lands on the roof of the net. 24mins: Again, nice play from Almeria! Thomas, on loan from Atletico, shows his skills down the right before cutting the ball back for Corona, who fluffs his lines. Definitely a half chance for the visitors. Real need to wake up. 19mins: Considering the pace Barcelona were playing at last night this is pretty, er... slow. Real haven't found their rhythm yet while Almeria are just letting them pass from side to side. 15mins: Few more shots for the visitors, but they're both from around 25 yards and Keylor Navas won't be worried by those. Still, they're getting forward while leaving enough men back to fend against what could be a devastating counter attack. 12mins: Better from Almeria. They've won two out of their last three and are trying to bring some of that confidence into this one. Some sloppy passing from Illarramendi almost leads to a chance, as top scorer Hemed looks to get on the end of a cross. 7mins: Three shots already for the hosts, with Ronaldo having the latest two. No goals? Come on Cristiano! First, he runs at the Almeria defence but his left-footed strike is straight at the keeper who flicks it behind - and then from the resulting corner he rises highest but that's ballooned over the bar. 3mins: Almeria have quite a bit of the ball early on but unsurprisingly it's Real who almost force the opening. Javier Hernandez gets space down the left flank and his first time ball is just inches away from Cristiano Ronaldo at the back post. Soon after James meets Arbeloa's drilled cross from the right, but the goalkeeper can watch that one wide. Ominous signs for the visitors with all this space early on though... Away we go! Real Madrid kicking from left to right in the first half. The sun is shining at the Bernabeu, where Odegaard came out prior to kick-off to take a picture. Cute. Minutes until kick-off now, Madrid will be hoping to follow Barca's lead and turn on the style too. Both sets of players wearing 'Todos Con Nepal' t-shirts in support of the victims of the Nepal earthquake, and there will also be a minute's silence. Under the terms set out by Manchester United when they loaned the 26-year-old to Madrid, Thursday April 30 marks the end of the Spanish club's 'exclusivity period' to buy the player. So, will he impress tonight? Real Madrid have scored 21 goals in their last four games against Almeria, including an 8-1 victory at the Bernabeu two years ago. Carlo Ancelotti has made nine changes tonight with  Iker Casillas, Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo dropping out, though there is still place for Cristiano Ronaldo and Javier Hernandez. And on that note... Real Madrid: Navas, Arbeloa, Pepe, Varane, Coentrao, Kroos, Illarramendi, Rodriguez, Ronaldo, Jese, Hernandez . Subs: Casillas, Marcelo, Nacho, Lucas Silva, Isco, Odegaard, Mayoral . Almeria: Ruben, Ximo, Trujillo, Mauro, Mane, Verza, Thomas, Corona, Dubarbier, Hemed, Edgar . Subs: Julian, Casado, Jonathan, Sanchez, Espinosa, Marin, Azeez . Referee: Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva . It may only be a home clash against lowly Almeria, but tonight could be the biggest night of a 16-year-old's life. Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard has been named on the bench for this evening's La Liga game and may make his debut. Before that though, there is the small matter of Real closing the gap on archrivals Barcelona. Team news coming up. Pressure is on Real Madrid as they aim to narrow the five-point gap Barcelona have opened up at the top of La Liga. Barca hammered Getafe 6-0 on Tuesday to extend their lead at the La Liga summit, but Madrid will hope to reel in their rivals with victory over a struggling Almeria team. Carlo Ancelotti has named Martin Odegaard on the Madrd bench, with the 16-year-old set to make his club debut at the Bernabeu, so follow Sportsmail's coverage of all the action here.
target: Martin Odegaard may make Real Madrid debut after being named in squad .
  Iker Casillas also on the bench for the European champions .
  Madrid hope to narrow five point-gap to Barcelona at top of La Liga .
  Clash against Almeria at the Bernabeu will kick off at 7pm .