Real Madrid thrashed Real Betis 5-1 in La Liga, with 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia scoring a hat-trick and proving himself as a capable replacement for the injured Kylian Mbappe. The youthful striker made his mark on the game by netting three goals within a span of just over an hour.
The match kicked off at a brisk pace, with both teams creating scoring opportunities in the early stages. However, it was Garcia who finally broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, firing home from close range to put Real Madrid ahead.
Betis responded well and managed to level the scores before half-time through a deft header. But the Spanish giants continued their dominance after the break, with Garcia scoring his second goal just five minutes into the second period.
The hat-trick hero then sealed his name in the record books by netting his third goal of the game in the 70th minute, securing Real Madrid's place in a resounding 5-1 victory over Betis.
Garcia's impressive display has generated significant buzz among football fans and pundits alike, with many hailing him as one of the most exciting young talents to emerge from Real Madrid's youth academy.
The match kicked off at a brisk pace, with both teams creating scoring opportunities in the early stages. However, it was Garcia who finally broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, firing home from close range to put Real Madrid ahead.
Betis responded well and managed to level the scores before half-time through a deft header. But the Spanish giants continued their dominance after the break, with Garcia scoring his second goal just five minutes into the second period.
The hat-trick hero then sealed his name in the record books by netting his third goal of the game in the 70th minute, securing Real Madrid's place in a resounding 5-1 victory over Betis.
Garcia's impressive display has generated significant buzz among football fans and pundits alike, with many hailing him as one of the most exciting young talents to emerge from Real Madrid's youth academy.