Sergio Ramos has given Real Madrid a 2-1 lead over Real Sociedad at half time of their La Liga clash.

Sociedad beat Real 4-2 back in August, and they made the perfect start today as Aritz Elustondo headed home a Pardo corner after just one minute.

However, their lead didn't last long as James Rodriguez headed a Marcelo cross into the back of the net just two minutes later, as the match got off to a flying start.

Both teams went close shortly after as Sergio Canales fired just over from long range, before Madrid's Karim Benzema forced Rulli into a fine save to stop his shot going into the far corner.

Madrid soon took control of the match and started to create chances, as Gareth Bale went close with a header and Sergio Ramos saw an effort saved.

Ramos got his goal soon after, as he converted the rebound after Rulli made a save from Benzema's shot, before Bale missed a chance to give his side a two-goal cushion at the break as he shot wide from inside the box after Benzema set him up.