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The LaLiga champions surrendered their 100 per cent start to the season.
- The Canadian Press
LAFC wins the Supporters Shield with a 2-1 win over Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) â DĂ©nis Bouanga scored his first Major League Soccer goal in stoppage time and LAFC clinched the Supporters Shield with a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Sunday. LAFC (21-8-4) had already earned the top seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye with the best record in the league. It is LAFC's second Supporters Shield in four years. âWe envisioned making the playoffs this year, but certainly this was beyond our expectations,â LAFC coach Steven Cherundolo said. The Ti
- The Canadian Press
Madrid's perfect season ends as Benzema misses penalty kick
MADRID (AP) â It was not the return to action that Karim Benzema had hoped for. Back in Real Madrid's squad after a long injury layoff, the France striker missed a second-half penalty kick that helped to end the team's perfect start to the season. Madridâs streak of nine straight victories in all competitions was halted after a 1-1 home draw against 10-man Osasuna in the Spanish league on Sunday. The result also cost Madrid the league lead, as it was surpassed by Barcelona following its 1-0 win
