Real Madrid celebrated a dominant 4-0 win over Osasuna in Saturday’s La Liga match at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, but the victory was clouded by the loss of Brazilian defender Eder Militao to a significant knee injury.
Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham Lead the Way
Brazilian star Vinicius Junior was unstoppable, netting a hat-trick and driving Real Madrid’s offensive charge. English midfielder Jude Bellingham added his first goal of the season, sealing the convincing win for Madrid.
Militao’s Devastating Injury
Unfortunately, the game took a painful turn when Militao went down in the Osasuna box with a severe knee injury. The 26-year-old defender had to be carried off on a stretcher. Following the match, Real Madrid confirmed the worst: Militao suffered a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament, along with damage to both menisci in his right knee. He will require surgery and faces an extended period on the sidelines.
Injury Woes for Madrid
Militao’s injury adds to a mounting list of absences for Madrid. Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo also left the game with injuries, continuing a tough season for the squad. Key players are already sidelined, including right-back Dani Carvajal, who underwent knee surgery for an ACL injury in October, and Austrian defender David Alaba, who hasn’t played since December 2023 due to an ACL tear and is likely out until 2025. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also remains out with an adductor injury.
Real Madrid Chasing Barcelona
Despite the injuries, Real Madrid is still second in La Liga, though they trail league leaders Barcelona by six points. Barcelona, currently with 33 points, will face Real Sociedad on Sunday evening, looking to widen their lead.
Osasuna’s loss to Madrid leaves them in fifth place with 21 points, as the Spanish league heads into the international break.