Real Madrid Confidencial Gonzalo, MVP of the match and message to Xabi after Mbappé's K.O.: 'I'm capable...'
The striker from La Fábrica made the most of his opportunity after being in the starting line-up
The Club World Cup didn't start the way Real Madrid wanted. The Whites were besieged from the very first minutes by an ambitious Al-Hilal that came out pressing the European giant. However, a goal from Gonzalo in the 35th minute put Xabi Alonso's pupils ahead.
A pass from Rodrygo found the youth player at the far post and, with a weak but sufficient shot, he opened the scoring. The Madrid youth player celebrated with great rage, aware that he had just made history. Gonzalo García was the first scorer of the "Xabi Alonso era" and the first Real Madrid player to score in the Club World Cup.
Gonzalo García's words on "DAZN"
"We started well, pressing high. It's true that later, due to the heat and the great play from the opposing team, they pushed us back a bit. Well, there are 45 minutes left, we're going to go out and give one hundred percent and get the win in this first match," said Gonzalo at halftime to "DAZN".
"There are 45 minutes left, we're Madrid, we're going to fight until the end and I'm sure we're going to get this first win," added Gonzalo at halftime.
It's always a privilege to play for Real Madrid
After the match, Gonzalo García, as the best player of the match, had to appear again before the media. "We wanted the win, to start with a good result and we fought until the end, we tried, but Al Hilal did well. The point will be positive, considering what's left, I'm sure," he explained.
"Valverde's penalty? A shame. But here, we all miss, me first, since I had several chances," said Gonzalo.
"It doesn't matter, Fede will score the rest of the penalties there are. It was a pity, but we're eager to play the other two matches," added the Spaniard.
Finally, Gonzalo García finished with very positive words, announcing that he's ready for whatever comes. "It's always a privilege to play for Madrid. I've been here since I was a child and being able to play here and score in my first start is absolutely unbelievable," the center forward concluded.
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