Vinicius Jr dominated throughout, as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win over Osasuna to get their season back on track, although a number of injuries rather soured the evening ahead of the international break.
The Brazilian scored three, and was dangerous for all of his 75 minutes on the pitch. A fourth, provided by Jude Bellingham, tied up a convincing win, and brought them within touching distance of Barcelona atop the table.
Madrid's first half was largely defined by injuries. Rodrygo was removed after 20 minutes, grasping his thigh. Eder Militao followed him in what seemed to be a more serious situation, the centre-back screaming in pain as he clutched the back of his right knee.
But there was some football to be played, and in that sense, Los Blancos were mightily effective. Vinicius opened the scoring after 35 minutes, a cut and smash into the back of the net. Bellingham followed him soon after with a lovely lob - his first goal of the season.
Madrid really turned things on in the second half. Vinicius scored his second after latching onto a long ball, evading his man, rounding the keeper, and tucking home. His third came inside 70 minutes, turning into an empty net after Brahim Diaz unselfishly squared inside the box. There were some issues to be found outside of injuries, as Kylian Mbappe continued to struggle up front. Still, it was Vinicius' night, and Madrid would seem to be back on track.
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