PAMPLONA: Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of Osasuna on Saturday. The ...
Osasuna’s Spanish defender #04 Unai Garcia tackles Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior during the Spanish league football match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on March 16, 2024/AFPPix: Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10 point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of Osasuna on Saturday.
Madrid were without top goalscorer Jude Bellingham, completing a two-match suspension but, with Vinicius in full flow, barely missed the England international at El Sadar in Pamplona. Osasuna were quickly back level through Ante Budimir, who finished from close range after Jorge Herrando nodded a corner back into his path.
Madrid captain Carvajal put his side in front again in the 18th minute, finishing sublimely with the outside of his boot after Fede Valverde cleverly hooked the ball into his path in the box. Diaz stretched Madrid's lead after an hour with a clinical finish after running on to a long ball was flicked on by Valverde.
Herrera denied Madrid forward Rodrygo in the final stages as the visitors sliced mid-table Osasuna open at will.