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Real Madrid argued their late return from the Club World Cup put them at a disadvantage for the new season.

Barcelona cruise to victory in their game in hand to send a message in La Liga title race

Stymied by the goalkeeper, Vinícius Júnior turned playmaker to set up a late breakthrough and help Real Madrid win at Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league on Saturday. Vinícius, back from a one-game suspension, led Madrid’s attack while Karim Benzema rested ahead of Tuesday’s game at Liverpool in the Champions…

The striker became the first Frenchman to win the Ballon d’Or since Zinedine Zidane after inspiring Real Madrid to European Cup glory

He’s raised standards, topped the scoring charts and taken Barça to the summit. No wonder Xavi calls him a ‘blessing’

Benzema chipped the ball over Manchester City keeper Ederson to hand Real Madrid hope for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Pep Guardiola's men

The Frenchman has lit up La Liga and the Champions League this season but had a rare off-night against Osasuna as he saw both his penalties saved as he was thwarted

Real Madrid could clinch La Liga without playing if Barcelona, who have two games in hand, do not win on Thursday at Real Sociedad and on Sunday against Rayo Vallecano

The French star was held without a goal by Osasuna for only the second time in Real’s last 11 games.