Real Madrid Defeats Leganés 3-0 but Faces Major Blow with Vinícius Jr. Injury

Vinícius Jr. is set to miss up to a month after sustaining a hamstring injury, leaving Real Madrid short-handed ahead of a pivotal Champions League clash with Liverpool.

Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Leganés in La Liga, with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham.
Vinícius Jr. assisted Mbappé for the opening goal but suffered a left hamstring injury during the match, sidelining him for an estimated three to four weeks.
The injury compounds Real Madrid's existing challenges, as the team is already dealing with several key absences, including Rodrygo, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal.
The win moves Real Madrid to within four points of league leaders Barcelona, with a game in hand, following Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo.
Real Madrid faces a critical Champions League match against group leaders Liverpool on Wednesday, requiring adjustments to the lineup due to Vinícius Jr.'s absence.