Article by Dragoș Petrescu – published on Sunday, June 29, 2025, 17:45 / Updated Sunday, June 29, 2025:51
Gonzalo Garcia (21 years old) took full advantage of the absence of Kylian Mbappethus becoming the revelation of those at real madrid at the World Club Championship. His impressive developments did not leave Xabi Alonso, who publicly expressed his admiration for the young footballer, resembling one of the greatest attackers in the history of “galactic”.
The full schedule of finals at the World Club Championship
Kylian Mbappe was absent in the first three stages of the club World Cup due to acute gastroenteritis, and Xabi Alonso had to find a solution to replace the French superstar in his team's offensive compartment.
Thus, the new technician of Real has titled Gonzalo Garcia in all the matches in the group stage, and he did not disappoint, managing to score twice and offer a decisive pass.
Xabi Alonso compared to Gonzalo Garcia with the Great Raul Gonazle
As a result of these solid benefits, the young striker has enjoyed a wave of positive reactions from the press, but also from his own coach, who publicly expressed his satisfaction in his evolution, resembling his style of Raul Gonzalez, a true legend of the club from Santiago Bernabeu.
Gonzalo has made a beautiful figure so far and I am extremely satisfied with him.
It's a typical new number, who knows how to position itself in the box. It reminds me of the river. Always in the right place at the right time.
I followed him often while he was at Castilla (no – Real's reserve team). I knew what qualities he was, so I'm not surprised. However, I am very glad that it can do this at the highest level, from the first appearances
– Xabi Alonso, about Gonzalo Garcia
Gonzalo Garcia, celebrating a success for Real Madrid at the World Club Championship 2025 // Photo: Imago Images
For Real Madrid now follows the duel with Juventus, from the end of the US tournament, and according to Alonso's statements before Salzburg, Kylian Mbappe will be capable of play.
Therefore, it remains to be seen if the young Gonzalo Garcia will be on the field in the dispute with the “old lady” from the first minute.
The painting of “Optimilor” from the World Club Championship 2025
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Inter Milan – Fluminense;
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Manchester City – Al -Hilal;
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Palmeiras – Botafogo (1-0 after extensions);
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Benfica – Chelsea (1-4 after extensions);
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PSG – Inter Miami;
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Flamego – Bayern Munich;
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Real Madrid – Juventus;
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Borussia Dortmund – Monterrey
