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Maldini gives his opinion on Gonzalo and warns about Real Madrid's future

Points to the youth player after scoring against Leganés and already looks to the future with the white team

Gonzalo García has become the great protagonist of Real Madrid in recent days. First, it was after scoring four goals in the victory against Algeciras of Castilla. This past Wednesday, it was for his goal against Leganés that qualified them for the Copa semifinals.

After such an impact, Maldini wanted to talk about the youth player of the white team, and he gave his opinion. In fact, he points out that "he's going to score many more goals because he's scoring a lot of goals in Castilla." A prediction that is already starting to come true.

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Gonzalo García with his arms raised celebrating | Real Madrid Confidencial

The analyst was referring to the fact that the first goals scored are usually remembered. But if you do it at an important moment, to qualify your team in the Copa, even more so. "I can imagine, this boy is in a dream right now," said Maldini.

Without a doubt, Gonzalo has become the hero of Real Madrid for his goal in Butarque against Leganés. His future is generating a lot of discussion in recent days due to his performance. Therefore, this goal will contribute even more to the ongoing debate.

Ancelotti trusts Gonzalo and sends a message to the management for the future

After his four goals against Algeciras, Gonzalo's name has started to gain traction at Real Madrid. He is seen as a possible candidate to take Endrick's place if he leaves. But Ancelotti seems to have wanted to intervene in favor of the youth player for the future.

Soccer players in orange uniforms celebrate a goal in a stadium full of spectators.
Gonzalo García running and kissing the badge | Real Madrid Confidencial

Maldini pointed out that "it was minutes with the match tied at 2, so Ancelotti trusted him." It was a substitution he made when the match was still even. It wasn't in the final stretch looking to waste time and play with everything decided.

This is surprising since with Endrick, he often hasn't done it and has even opposed it. He considered that young players shouldn't have to bear the pressure of solving these matches. But with Gonzalo, he changed his mind, and it worked out perfectly, perhaps also thinking about the future.

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