Gonzalo Garcia's Hat-Trick Lights Up Madrid in 5-1 Home Win Over Betis
5 January 2026
Gonzalo Garcia's Hat-Trick Lights Up Madrid in 5-1 Home Win Over Betis
The French star Mbappé was absent due to injury, opening the door for Gonzalo Garcia to seize the night for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga's 18th round.
Garcia started as Madrid's spearhead in Mbappé's absence and quickly took center stage as the home side dominated from the opening whistle.
He produced a hat-trick, delivering three goals for a standout night, while Raúl Asensio and Fran Garcia added late strikes to complete the scoring.
Mbappé watched from the stands, applauding his teammates as their goals lit up the scoreboard and the crowd celebrated the attacking display.
The second Madrid goal featured a stylish chest control on a cross from Valverde, setting up Garcia for a precise finish that showcased his growing talent.
Asensio struck in the 82nd minute and Fran Garcia in the 93rd to seal the victory, while Kucho Hernandez grabbed Betis' consolation in the 66th.
With the result, Real Madrid moved to 45 points, second behind Barcelona on 49 after 19 games, while Betis stayed on 45 points from 18 games in sixth place.
Punchline: If this night were a shopping cart, Garcia would have filled it with hat-tricks and the rest of the league would still be chasing the checkout line.
Punchline 2: Mbappé out of action, Madrid in action—the rest of the world is just here for the highlights and the laughter.
