Real Madrid, the commanding leaders in LaLiga, continued their relentless pursuit of the title with a comfortable 4-2 triumph away at Osasuna on Saturday, highlighted by a stellar performance from Vinicius Jr, who notched a brace.
With this victory, Real solidified their position at the top of the league table, amassing an impressive 72 points, a significant 10-point lead over second-placed Girona. Meanwhile, Osasuna finds themselves in 10th place with 36 points.
The win also extended Real Madrid's unbeaten streak to an impressive 23 matches, further showcasing their dominance in the league this season.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's performance, emphasizing their commitment and attitude throughout the game. Vinicius Jr opened the scoring just four minutes into the match, only for Osasuna's Ante Budimir to swiftly equalize with a close-range effort from a corner.
However, Real quickly regained the lead courtesy of Dani Carvajal's exquisite finish with the outside of his foot in the 18th minute. Brahim Diaz added to the visitors' tally in the 61st minute, before Vinicius Jr secured his brace just three minutes later with a composed finish from a tight angle.
Ancelotti lauded Vinicius Jr's exceptional display, highlighting his clinical finishing and overall contribution to the team's success. Despite Osasuna pulling one back in stoppage time through Iker Munoz's powerful strike, Real Madrid held on for a deserved victory.
The match could have seen Real extend their lead even further, with Arda Guler coming close to adding a fifth goal in the dying moments, only to be denied by the crossbar. Overall, it was a commanding performance from Real Madrid, further solidifying their status as the team to beat in LaLiga this season.
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