Already before the break, it was clear who would take the three points at Santiago Bernabeu today. Real opened the game with seven corner kicks in 15 minutes, dominantly controlling the game. Vinicius and Bellingham’s goals in the span of eight minutes (34th and 42nd) gave Los Blancos the essential lead and a calm second period, while Osasuna did not have an attempt until the 50th minute (turned out to be their only one).Still, as many as three of Ancelotti’s lads – Rodrygo, Militao, and Vazquez – suffered injuries during the first half and had to be replaced! The Brazilian defender seems to have been the unluckiest of the three, given that he hurt his knee. Vini completed a hat-trick between 61st and 69th minute, securing Los Blancos’ convincing 4-0 triumph. Even the keeper Lunin assisted for one goal, becoming the first Real custodian with an assist in La Liga in this century.Vinícius Júnior’s game by numbers vs. Osasuna:70 touches 30 passes in final third 14 touches in opp. box12 duels won 7 successful take-ons 6 shots 4 shots on target 4 fouls won 3 goals Hat-trick hero. 🎩 pic.twitter.com/HqKsWM8olJ— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) November 9, 2024 The two consecutive defeats at home turf (to Barcelona and AC Milan) raised alarms at Real Madrid. The duel against Osasuna was of essential importance as the team was expected to show signs of waking up after a series of poor results. A meeting was reportedly held at Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday with the goal of getting back on track. Still, Osasuna shouldn’t have been underestimated, especially considering that the team from Pamplona was the only one to beat Barca this season in La Liga.Henry on Mbappe: He frustrates the team, it can’t get any worse!Los Blancos’ initial pressure failed to give results since as many as seven corner kicks in the opening quarter of an hour brought nothing. Fourteen minutes into the game, Rodrygo made the first attempt on target from a distance of around 30 metres, but Osasuna’s custodian, Sergio Herrera, was cautious. That turned out to be the Brazilian’s ultimate notable moment in the game, given that he was forced to leave the pitch due to injury only four minutes later, being replaced with Brahim Diaz.Already before the half-hour mark, Carlo Ancelotti was necessitated to make another sub. The unfortunate Eder Militao suffered what seemed to be a knee injury, which was devastating, especially considering that the defender had already torn his ACL in August 2023. The 21-year-old Raul Asencio was set to debut for Real’s senior squad, replacing another injured Brazilian.Still, Ancelotti’s boys did not let that tough moment affect them, opening the scoring in the 34th minute! Jude Bellingham won a ball at Osasuna’s half and found Vinicius Junior in the box, while the Brazilian took no prisoners, sending it home for 1-0! Eight minutes later, it was 2-0! Young Asencio sent an incredible long ball for the English midfielder, who easily chipped the ball over Herrera, providing his team a more comfortable lead and setting the half-time score.21 – Youngest Spanish defenders to provide an assist for Real Madrid in @LaLigaEN since 2013/14:1. Miguel Gutiérrez (19 years, 290 days in 2021)2. Dani Carvajal (21 years, 246 days in 2013)3. Raúl Asencio (21 years, 270 days today).Appearance. pic.twitter.com/kzfnfnBL4q— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 9, 2024 The second half started with another Real’s sub! The captain, Lucas Vazquez, tried to play through the pain during the last ten minutes of the first 45 minutes but had to be replaced with Luka Modric at the break. The 61st minute brought an unusual situation as Vinicius netted for 3-0 assisted by the keeper Andriy Lunin! The Ukrainian initiated a fastbreak after a corner and it ended in his team third goal of the match.One more time, eight minutes separated two Los Blancos’ goals – this time the third and the fourth one! Diaz stole the ball from reckless Flavio Boyomo in the box and selflessly passed it to Vini, who completed a hat-trick – 4-0! The comfortable lead gave Ancelotti the room for moving today’s scorers to the bench for a rest and giving a chance to the youngsters, Arda Guler and Endrick. Despite Kylian Mbappe’s frequent attempts and great desire to find the net, it remained 4-0 until the end.1 – Andrii Lunin is the first Real Madrid goalkeeper to provide an assist in @LaLigaEN in the 21st century, and the second goalkeeper to provide an assist in the competition this season after Diego Conde (Villarreal) against Atlético de Madrid.Resource. pic.twitter.com/9P52i61s1D— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 9, 2024 Real have fulfilled their today’s pre-match goals as the triumph is noted, the losing streak is broken, and Barcelona’s advantage is reduced. Yet, Vazquez, Rodrygo,and Militao’s injuries will give Ancelotti a new set of headaches ahead of the upcoming challenges. Luckily for Los Blancos, the international break is set to start, giving them enough time to work on the issues.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 13FridayRayo Vallecano – Las Palmas 1-3 (0-1)/McKenna 90+2 og – Silva 6, Hernandez 62 og, Fuster 66/SaturdayReal Madrid – Osasuna 4-0 (2-0)/Vinicius Jr 34, 61, 69, Bellingham 42/18:15: (1.63) Villareal (3.80) Alaves (5.70)23:00: (2.95) Leganes (3.05) Sevilla (2.60)Sunday 16:00: (2.00) Betis (3.60) Celta (4.10)18:15: (3.60) Mallorca (3.15) Atl.Madrid (2.20)20:30: (2.50) Getafe (3.20) Girona (3.20)20:30: (4.30) Valladolid (3.50) Ath.Bilbao (1.87)23:00: (5.00) Sociedad (4.20) Barcelona (1.70)***odds are subject to change***
