Real Madrid have gone through to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup after a tight 1-0 win against Juventus.
The team welcomed back Kylian Mbappé off the bench, but the star of the show was Gonzalo García, who has now scored three goals and provided one assist during the tournament.
García has burst onto the scene, helping secure important goals for Real in the absence of their star forward. The 21-year-old has given manager Xabi Alonso a lot to think about moving forward.
What did García say after the match?
The youngster spoke to the media after the game and said, "Coming off to a standing ovation is an incredible feeling. I felt a great deal of emotion and joy."
García's contributions have been pivotal in the tournament, with his lone goal against Juventus giving Real the boost they needed to get to the quarterfinals. The forward added a third goal to Real's tally against Salzburg, and he scored the opener in the draw against Al-Hilal.
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García added, "I'm delighted with the goal, but I'm even happier with the victory and the way the team worked. We fought until the end and I'm pleased to get through to the quarter-finals.
'I saw Trent's great ball in from the wing and I saw Rüdiger couldn't get to it. I said this is mine and I threw myself at it. It doesn't matter if I scored it with my head, my knee or whatever. I'll remember the joy I felt at that moment and scoring one more goal with this shirt. I'm delighted."
García has added a new tempo in Real's attack, and his performances have been consistent with those he put on for Real Madrid Castilla.
The Spaniard scored 25 goals during his season with the reserve team, becoming the squad's top scorer. He also broke the single-season goal record for Castilla, which was previously held by Mariano Díaz.
García had been linked with a potential loan move away from Real, but his Club World Cup performances might have him moving up the ranks to Real Madrid's first team.
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