Real Madrid’s La Liga clash against Osasuna on Saturday was marred by injury concerns, with key players Rodrygo and Eder Militao forced off the pitch in the first half. Despite a commanding 2-0 lead, thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, the injuries to the Brazilian duo left a shadow over the match.
Rodrygo, who had recently recovered from a hamstring injury, was replaced by Brahim Diaz in the 20th minute after visibly struggling. Just 10 minutes later, Eder Militao was stretchered off after requiring medical attention, replaced by Raul Asencio. Both players looked distraught, with Militao’s injury causing particular concern for manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Estoy muy jodido por Rodrygo.
— Mourinhismo𓃵 (@Mourinhismo__) November 9, 2024
Hoy tenía ganas de demostrar cosas y se rompe en el minuto 20.
Que injusto es el fútbol. pic.twitter.com/XdCruDNbkH
This adds to Real Madrid’s growing injury list, which already includes Dani Carvajal (ACL), David Alaba (ACL), Thibaut Courtois, and Aurelien Tchouameni. Ancelotti opted to make further changes later in the match, substituting his goal scorers in the 75th minute to avoid any additional risks.
Eder Militao's injury looks terrible. He had to leave on a stretcher a few minutes after Rodrygo.
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) November 9, 2024
Weeks before, they lost Carvajal. Madrid was transformed into a hospital.
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The 2-0 scoreline remained unchanged as Real Madrid clinched a crucial victory, but the injury woes are beginning to pile up for the defending champions as they continue their La Liga campaign.
