Vinicius Junior was the star for Real Madrid as he scored twice in their 4-2 victory over Osasuna, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to a commanding 10 points. Dani Carvajal and Brahim Diaz also contributed goals in a convincing win for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Meanwhile, Girona, their closest rivals, suffered a setback with a 1-0 defeat to Getafe, marking their fourth consecutive away loss. Yellu Santiago's goal proved decisive for Getafe, leaving Girona's hopes of challenging for the title dwindling.
With Barcelona trailing Madrid by 11 points, Athletic Bilbao moved up to fourth place after a 2-0 win over Alaves, courtesy of a brace from Gorka Guruzeta.
Despite missing their top scorer Jude Bellingham due to suspension, Vinicius impressed with his performance, earning praise from Ancelotti. The Brazilian forward's quality on the pitch continued to shine, despite facing off-field issues with alleged racist insults.
Vinicius opened the scoring early in the match, and although Osasuna equalized through Ante Budimir, Madrid regained the lead with Carvajal's sublime finish. Diaz and Vinicius extended their advantage, with the latter securing his second goal of the game and completing a hat-trick of assists from Valverde.
Despite being substituted late in the game amidst whistles from home fans, Vinicius received appreciation from Ancelotti for his contribution to Madrid's title charge.
In the other fixture, Getafe managed to defeat Girona, despite missing their top scorer Borja Mayoral. Girona's hopes for a Champions League spot suffered a blow with this defeat, leaving them in a precarious position.
Overall, it was a thrilling day in La Liga with Real Madrid strengthening their grip on the title race, while Girona faced a setback in their pursuit of a top-four finish.
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