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Barcelona return to top of La Liga table after 833 days

Barcelona lead the La Liga table on goal difference after Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Sunday.

It's the first time Barca have done so at the end of a game week for 833 days - back in June 2020.

Their draw with Sevilla then handed Madrid the lead in the title race, when Barcelona were under Quique Setien. I

Barcelona have the same points as Madrid but are ahead on goal difference, with plus 18 to Madrid's plus 11.

Madrid could have won their game but Karim Benzema missed a penalty late on.

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