Real Madrid witnessed a special moment at the Santiago Bernabeu today as academy striker Gonzalo delivered a performance to remember, stepping up when his team needed him most. With Kylian Mbappe sidelined through injury and expected to miss several crucial fixtures in the coming weeks, the spotlight fell on the young forward and he did not disappoint.
Gonzalo scored a stunning hat-trick against Real Betis as Los Blancos cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory, marking his breakout moment in the first team in the La Liga. The display not only thrilled the home crowd but also underlined the club's faith in its academy pathway under Xabi Alonso.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , the Real Madrid boss could not hide his admiration after the final whistle:
