Vinicius Jr scores hat-trick as Real Madrid defeats Osasuna 4-0
hindustantimes.com — November 9, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC
Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0, marking a strong comeback after two consecutive home losses. Jude Bellingham also scored, helping Madrid close the gap to Barcelona in La Liga to six points. The victory comes after Madrid's recent defeats to Barcelona and AC Milan. Kylian Mbappe continued to struggle, scoring only once in his last seven matches. Injuries to Eder Militao and Rodrygo added to Madrid's challenges, with Militao leaving the match on a stretcher. Despite the injuries, Madrid dominated the match, with Vinicius netting his ninth goal in six games. The win ended a streak of nine goals conceded in three home matches, restoring some confidence for the team.