Vinicius nets hat-trick as Real Madrid return to winning ways

Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick for Real Madrid as the Spanish giants returned to winning ways on Saturday.

Real, who had losg their last two matches – against Milan in the Champions League and Barcelona in La Liga – defeated Osasuna 4-0.

Vinicius’ heroics were however overshadowed by Eder Militao’s serious knee injury.

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The Brazilian jarred his right knee at a corner and was carried off the pitch on a stretcher with half an hour played.

Jude Bellingham was also on target as he scored his first goal of the season, latching on to Asencio’s super long ball from defence to dink over Herrera.

Despite the emphatic win, Real injury problems continued to mount as Rodrygo went off injured after 20 minutes and Lucas Vazquez could not continue after the break.

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