Vinicius Junior made a powerful statement on Saturday, scoring a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 4-0 La Liga win over Osasuna. Fresh off his vow to work harder after missing out on the Ballon d’Or, the Brazilian sensation delivered a performance that underscored his drive to prove he’s among the world’s best.
Vinicius opened the scoring in the 34th minute, setting the tone for Madrid’s recovery after a difficult week.
Jude Bellingham extended the lead to 2-0 in the 42nd minute, providing a comfortable halftime cushion.
In the second half, Vinicius continued his scoring spree, finding the net in the 61st and 69th minutes to complete his hat-trick and seal the victory for Los Blancos.
This win was a crucial morale boost for Real Madrid, following their back-to-back losses, including a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night and a tough El Clasico loss to Barcelona.
Despite the dominant performance, Madrid did face setbacks with Rodrygo and Eder Militao both suffering injuries early in the first half.
The extent of their injuries is yet to be confirmed, but their absence could impact Madrid’s lineup in the coming matches.
Vinicius’s hat-trick underscores his determination to stand out as one of football’s elite, as he aims to lead Madrid’s charge for silverware in La Liga and Europe this season.