La Liga: Real Madrid held by Osasuna as winning run ends
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La Liga: Real Madrid held by Osasuna as winning run ends

Real Madrid dropped points for the first time this season when Osasuna held them at the Bernabeu with 10 men after Karim Benzema missed a late penalty.

In the 80th minute, Benzema’s penalty kick smacked against the crossbar, ending Real’s successful start to their title defense.

La Liga: Real Madrid held by Osasuna as winning run ends
La Liga: Real Madrid held by Osasuna as winning run ends

The hosts took the lead after Vinicius Junior before Kike Garcia equalized.

When David Garcia was dismissed for the tackle on Benzema that resulted in the penalty, Osasuna were down to ten players.

After a VAR review, Garcia was dismissed for pushing the France striker while he was the last defender, but Benzema was unable to take advantage.

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Moments later, he had the ball in the net, but it was determined that he was slightly offside, allowing Osasuna to earn a point at the Bernabeu for the second time in as many seasons.

Madrid and rival Barcelona are tied for first place in La Liga on points, although Barcelona still has a goal differential advantage.

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