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MADRID — It hasn't been the return to action that Karim Benzema had hoped for. Benzema was back in Real Madrid's squad after a long injury layoff but missed a second-half penalty kick on Sunday that helped end the team's perfect start to the season. Madrid's streak of nine straight victories in all competitions was halted after a 1-1 home draw against 10-man Osasuna in the Spanish league. The result also cost Madrid the league lead as it was surpassed by Barcelona following its 1-0 win at Mallorca on Saturday. Both teams are tied on 19 points but the Catalan club is ahead on goal difference.
