Vinicius scores a hat-trick
Militao tears his ACL, but Vinicius scores a hat-trick in Real’s victory.
In a game marred by Eder Militao’s severe knee injury.
Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0 thanks to a brilliant hat-trick from Vinicius Jr.
After ripping his anterior cruciate ligament when he injured his right knee at a corner.
The Brazilian center-back went down screaming in agony and was taken off the field on a stretcher with only 30 minutes remaining.
Raul Asencio, 21, took his place for his Real debut.
Militao “has been diagnosed with a complete tear of the anterior.
Cruciate ligament with involvement of both menisci.
In his right leg” and will need surgery “in the coming days,” according to an external Real Madrid statement.
“Three injuries in the first half is extremely exceptional,” manager Carlo Ancelotti stated following the victory.
“Players are unable to rest and recover due to the demands of the schedule. There is a greater chance of injury. It is not unique to us; it is a widespread issue.
After two straight losses, the hosts were able to resume their winning ways thanks to goals from Vinicius.
The Brazilian forward scored the first goal after cutting in from the left and slipping past Sergio Herrera.
The goalkeeper for Osasuna, into the far corner.
It over Herrera to score his first goal of the season.
After an hour, Real goalie Andriy Lunin’s brilliant ball up the field.
Which rounded Herrera and was tapped in by Vinicius, gave him another goal.
Brahim Diaz, a substitute, took the ball from Enzo Boyomo and slipped it to Vinicius scores a hat-trick
Despite The Decisive Victory.
Real Madrid’s injury woes grew as Lucas Vazquez was unable to continue.
After the half and Rodrygo was substituted off after 20 minutes due to an injury.
Center-back David Alaba is still sidelined due to a knee ailment.
While right-back Dani Carvajal sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury last month.
Second-place Real Madrid now trails leaders Barcelona by six points as a result of the outcome.
But when Hansi Flick’s team visits Real Sociedad on Sunday at 20:00 GMT.
They might widen the distance again.
