Barcelona, Spain — Vinícius Júnior delivered an impressive performance by scoring a hat trick, propelling Real Madrid to a commanding 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday. While this win was crucial for the team, the triumph was overshadowed by an unfortunate injury to teammate Éder Militão, who had to be carried off the field on a stretcher.

Real Madrid faced criticism in their previous two home matches, suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat against their long-standing rivals Barcelona, followed by a 3-1 loss to AC Milan. In contrast, this latest win provided some relief for the team as they looked to bounce back from those setbacks. However, it came at a potentially significant cost.

Militão went down just before halftime, clutching the back of his right knee after collapsing onto the pitch. The situation worsened as both Rodrygo and Lucas Vázquez also had to leave the game, each appearing to have sustained muscle injuries during the opening half.

For Vinícius, the match was particularly satisfying, especially after he felt slighted by last week’s Ballon d’Or decision, which awarded the honor to Spain’s Rodri. His hat trick marked the second of the season, bringing his total goals for the season to an impressive 12. Jude Bellingham also contributed to the scoreboard, netting a goal that helped establish a 2-0 lead for Madrid.

With this win, Real Madrid is currently positioned second in the Spanish league, trailing six points behind the league leaders, Barcelona.