Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid will be unavailable for the Champions League match against Liverpool on Wednesday due to a leg muscle injury he sustained during Sunday’s 3-0 La Liga victory over Leganés. The Spanish club has confirmed his absence. According to sources close to the player, Vinícius is anticipated to be out of action for approximately three to four weeks. This injury could result in him missing as many as seven matches before the winter break.

Vinícius Júnior's stunning hat-trick propelled Real Madrid to a decisive 4-0 victory over Osasuna, helping the team bounce back from a two-game winless streak at the Bernabéu. This win was particularly significant following recent defeats to Barcelona and Milan, marking Real's first consecutive home losses in over three years. However, the match was marred by injuries to key players. Both forward Rodrygo and defender Éder Militão had to leave the field early due to injuries. Militão's situation is particularly concerning, as he has been diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament injury that will require surgery, sidelining him for several months. In another match, Bayern Munich managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory against St. Pauli, thanks to a spectacular 30-yard strike from Jamal Musiala.