Definitely not a return Karim Benzema would have hoped for after a long injury layoff. The Real Madrid striker missed a second-half penalty kick as their streak of nine straight victories in all competitions was halted after a 1-1 home draw against 10-man Osasuna.
The draw also cost Real Madrid the league lead, as now they are tied on 19 points with their rival Barcelona. However, Barcelona are ahead on goal difference. A dream come true for online betting.
Benzema, who had missed three matches because of a right leg injury before the international break, had a chance to give Madrid the lead in the 79th minute, but his shot from the spot was saved by Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera. It was the third straight penalty miss by Benzema against the Osasuna goalkeeper.
Vinicius Junior had opened the scoring in the 42nd after finding the far corner with what appeared to be a cross attempt into the area, but the visitors equalized with a header by Kike García in the 50th.