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La Liga: Vinicius Jr Scores Hat-Trick As Real Madrid Thrash Osasuna 4-0
Vinicius Jr netted a stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0, though the victory was marred by a severe knee injury to Eder Militao.
The Brazilian defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee after a collision during a corner, leaving him in visible pain before being stretchered off.
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His replacement, 21-year-old Raul Asencio, made his Real Madrid debut in the challenging circumstances.
Real Madrid later confirmed that Militao’s injury involved both menisci and that he would undergo surgery soon.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed concern over the increased risk of injuries due to the demanding schedule, commenting, “Three injuries in the first half is quite rare… The risk of injuries is higher.”
Vinicius Jr opened the scoring with a precise shot after cutting in from the left, setting Real on course for a comfortable win after two back-to-back losses.
Jude Bellingham doubled the lead, scoring his season’s first goal by lobbing the ball over Osasuna’s Sergio Herrera after an exceptional pass from Asencio.
Vinicius scored again in the second half with a composed finish after receiving a long ball from Real goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. He sealed his hat-trick after Brahim Diaz stole possession and set him up for an easy tap-in.
However, Real Madrid’s injury concerns continued as Rodrygo left the game early, and Lucas Vazquez couldn’t finish the match after halftime.
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This adds to their existing injuries, including right-back Dani Carvajal and centre-back David Alaba, both sidelined with knee issues.
With the win, Real Madrid remains six points behind league leaders Barcelona, though the gap could widen if Barcelona triumphs against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening.
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