Real Madrid’s 2026 opens under the sign of a new star. In the 5-1 win over Betis Sevilla, Los Blancos discovered the crystal-clear talent of Gonzalo García Torres. Called by Xabi Alonso to replace the injured Mbappé, the 2004 class responded with a signature hat-trick to be seen again and again. The first seal came in the 18th minute with a header assisted by Rodrygo, followed in the second half by a lightning right-footed volley from outside the area and a magical left-footed backheel that blew up the Bernabéu. Defenders Raúl Asencio and Fran García also joined the goal celebration, scoring in the 56th and 93rd minutes respectively. For Betis, Cucho Hernández’s goal was useless, as he remains the green and white’s certainty (already at eight in the league). Thus came the Galacticos’ immediate response to Barcelona’s victory in the derby against Espanyol, confirming that the title race will not allow any breaks.
