Injured superstar Kylian Mbappé enthusiastically celebrated from the stands as youngster Gonzalo García scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Real Betis.
Real Madrid’s rising star Gonzalo García stole the spotlight at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, delivering a dominant performance against Real Betis.
Filling in while senior stars watched from the sidelines, the young forward proved his worth to manager Xabi Alonso.
Gonzalo opened the scoring with a clinical header before doubling the lead with a spectacular second-half volley, anchoring a 3-1 victory for the league leaders.
Watching from the stands, an injured Kylian Mbappé could not hide his excitement for his young teammate’s breakthrough.
As Gonzalo’s “worldie” hit the back of the net, cameras captured the French superstar looking “nothing short of delighted for his young teammate.”
Mbappé’s visible support highlighted a strong sense of camaraderie within the squad, even as he remains temporarily sidelined from domestic action.
The result solidifies Real Madrid’s position at the top of the La Liga table under Alonso’s guidance.
While Gonzalo García dominated the headlines with his first career brace for the senior side, the match also served as a testament to the club’s depth.
With veterans and youngsters clicking in unison, Los Blancos continue to look like the team to beat in Spain’s top flight this season.