Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has brought a little excitement back to the La Liga top scorers’ battle for the 2024-25 season after his great performance against Osasuna.
The Brazilian star scored a hat-trick that led Real Madrid to an important victory over Osasuna in Saturday’s match at the Santiago Bernabéu.
After the hat-trick, Real Madrid fans chanted “Vinicius Junior deserves the Ballon d’Or” after his surprising loss of the title to Rodri.
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It is no secret that Robert Lewandowski is far away at the top of the La Liga top scorers this season in light of an ideal start for him and the Blaugrana after the first 12 rounds.
But after Vinicius’s hat-trick, it seems that the battle has returned, albeit relatively, even if Lewandowski is still far away at the top of the La Liga top scorers this season.
Vinicius Junior’s goals in La Liga this season
Vinicius Junior has played 12 games for Real Madrid in La Liga this season, and after his hat-trick against Osasuna, he has now scored 8 goals.
The Brazilian’s first goal in La Liga this season was delayed until the third round against Las Palmas, and he also scored against Real Sociedad, Espanyol, Villarreal and Celta Vigo.
The hat-trick against Osasuna was Vinicius’ second hat-trick this season, but his first was in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund two weeks ago.
⚪️🤷🏼♂️ Vinicius Jr celebrated like Brahim Diaz after the hat-trick he scored today.
“This goes for our fans. They deserve games like this one”, Brahim says. pic.twitter.com/dxcUz5Hrxf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 9, 2024
La Liga 2024-25 top scorers after Vinicius’ hat-trick
Lewandowski maintains his lead at the top of the standings with 14 goals from 12 games he has played so far with Barcelona, 6 goals ahead of Vinicius after his hat-trick against Osasuna.
The Polish international will have the opportunity to extend the gap if he scores against Real Sociedad on Sunday before the international break.
La Liga top scorers
- Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona – 14 goals.
- Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid – 8 goals.
- Raphinha – Barcelona – 7 goals
- Ayoze Perez – Villarreal – 7 goals.
- Ante Budimir – Osasuna – 6 goals.
- Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid – 6 goals.
- Lamine Yamal – Barcelona – 5 goals
- Dodi Lukebakio – Sevilla – 5 goals.
- Dani Olmo – Barcelona – 5 goals
- Iago Aspas – Celta Vigo – 4 goals.
