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Karim Benzema Scores as Real Madrid Held to Draw by Real Valladolid

Real Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Real Valladolid in their home opener for the 2019/20 season in La Liga on Saturday.

Karim Benzema's 82nd-minute goal nearly proved enough to see Los Blancos to another three points, but Sergio Guardiola hit back two minutes from time. Valladolid had stayed in the game for long periods thanks to the efforts of goalkeeper Jordi Masip.

The stalemate at the Santiago Bernabeu stalled Los Blancos' early-season momentum following last week's 3-1 win away to Celta Vigo.

What's Next?

Real are away to Villarreal on Sunday, Sept.