Vinícius Júnior was the star of the show in Real Madrid's commanding 4-0 victory over Osasuna, scoring a brilliant hat-trick that helped the team return to winning ways at the Santiago Bernabéu. After the match, the Brazilian winger spoke candidly about his performance, his recovery, and the team's collective spirit.
A Mixed Emotions Victory
While Vini Jr. was understandably pleased with his goals, he couldn’t hide his concern for his teammates who are currently sidelined with injuries. "Today, we played very well, which we haven’t been doing in the last few games.
"But I'm also sad for Militão, Rodrygo and Lucas. It's a shame that it's happened to us so many times this season. Hopefully, we can stick together for them and they can come back as soon as possible," he shared as realmadrid.com published, referring to the trio of key players who are battling injuries.
Militão, in particular, endured a tough setback with a knee injury earlier in the season, and Vini Jr. expressed empathy for the central defender: "I feel sad that Militão has to go through that again."
Feeling at His Best
On a personal note, Vinícius highlighted how he’s been feeling since recovering from injury during the international break. "I’ve been feeling very good since the last break, when I was able to be in Madrid because of the injury. I’ve recovered well and I feel that I’m at my best. I have to continue like this to help the team like I did last season," said Vini, showing confidence in his form and fitness.
With the goals flowing once again, he expressed optimism about what lies ahead for Real Madrid. "Hopefully, we can win plenty of trophies for the Madridistas," he added.
The Team's Best Performance of the Season
Vinícius was full of praise for the collective effort displayed by the team in what he believed was their best performance of the season. "For sure. The coach has found the solution and the players have put into practice what he's told us and what we’ve been training these last few days. I think we have to continue like this, compact and together to achieve great things this season," said the Brazilian, crediting manager Carlo Ancelotti for his tactical approach.
A Strong Start and Team Commitment
Reflecting on the match, Vini Jr. acknowledged the importance of starting strong and maintaining momentum throughout the game. "It's always about the rhythm of the game. We started well and strong from the whistle. We have to play like that because then things turn out well," he said, emphasising the significance of collective commitment.
A New Skill in His Arsenal
Finally, Vini Jr. gave a nod to the legendary Luka Modrić, who has been mentoring him in improving his technical skills. "Modrić has been teaching me since I came here. I practice every training session and I’m getting better every day.
"I hope I can provide a lot of assists like that," Vini explained, referencing his growing ability to deliver dangerous passes with the outside of his boot—a move that has already been key in several of Real Madrid's goals.
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