Vinicius Jr was the standout performer as Real Madrid delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over Osasuna, a win that provided a significant boost to their season despite the challenges posed by mounting injuries. The Brazilian star scored a hat-trick and was a constant threat throughout his 75 minutes on the field, dictating the flow of play with his speed and technical skill. Jude Bellingham added a fourth goal, capping off a convincing display and pulling Madrid closer to Barcelona in the La Liga standings.
The match began with a turbulent first half for Madrid, largely overshadowed by injuries that threatened to derail their momentum. Rodrygo was forced to leave the pitch after just 20 minutes, clutching his thigh in visible discomfort. Eder Militao soon followed in what appeared to be a more severe setback, with the defender screaming in pain and clutching the back of his right knee, raising concerns over the extent of his injury.
Despite these early disruptions, Madrid showed resilience and maintained their attacking rhythm. Vinicius broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, skillfully cutting inside before blasting the ball into the back of the net. Bellingham doubled the lead shortly before halftime, chipping the goalkeeper with a precise lob for his first goal of the season, leaving Los Blancos in control going into the break.
The second half saw Madrid amplify their dominance. Vinicius secured his second goal after running onto a well-placed long ball, skillfully evading his marker, rounding the goalkeeper, and finishing calmly. His third goal arrived by the 70th minute, as Brahim Diaz unselfishly set him up inside the box for a simple tap-in into an empty net.
While Madrid’s performance was not without its imperfections—Kylian Mbappe continued to struggle to find his footing up front—it was Vinicius’ day to shine. The Brazilian’s exceptional display came just under two weeks after controversially missing out on the Ballon d’Or, underscoring his importance to Real Madrid’s hopes this season. With this comprehensive win, Madrid appear to have regained their stride as they push closer to their rivals at the top of La Liga.
