La Liga: Spain: Gonzalo Garcia Shines as Real Madrid Dominates Betis

Without their superstar Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with a left knee injury, Real Madrid kicked off the year 2026 on Sunday, January 4th, with an offensive display after a shaky start against Real Betis Sevilla, winning 5-1, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from young Gonzalo Garcia.

The 21-year-old Spanish forward, who made a name for himself during last summer's Club World Cup, was in dreamland on the pitch of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

*"I am very emotional; it's a dream for me. I am Madrid..."