21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia scored a blistering hattrick for Real Madrid (AP)
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Garcia's Hat-Trick Powers Real Madrid to 5-1 Rout Over Real Betis

  • Gonzalo Garcia, 21, scored a brilliant hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Betis 5-1 at the Bernabéu.
  • Garcia started due to Kylian Mbappé's knee injury, opening the scoring with a header and adding a sublime volley.
  • Raúl Asencio and Fran García also scored for Real Madrid, while Cucho Hernández netted for Real Betis.
  • The dominant win cuts La Liga leaders Barcelona's lead to four points.
  • The victory eases pressure on coach Xabi Alonso after an inconsistent run, highlighting Garcia as an "unlikely hero."

Why It Matters: Gonzalo Garcia's hat-trick secured a crucial win for Real Madrid, easing pressure and cutting Barcelona's lead.

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