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Real Madrid Thrashes Betis 5-1, García Shines with Hat-Trick

1/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Real Madrid started 2026 with a 5-1 win over Real Betis at the Bernabéu.
Gonzalo García, filling in for injured Kylian Mbappé, scored a hat-trick.
Raúl Asencio and Fran García added goals for Madrid.
Madrid closed the gap to Barcelona in the La Liga standings.
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid coach, praised García's attitude and the team's effort ahead of the Super Cup match against Atlético Madrid.

History

Historical Context

Real Madrid's 1997 La Liga title marked a pivotal moment in Spanish football, as they finished the season with 92 points, five ahead of rivals Barcelona. This victory ended a period of decline for the club, which had struggled in the early 1990s. Their recent 5-1 win over Real Betis highlights Madrid's ongoing quest to reclaim dominance in La Liga, a league they have historically excelled in.

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Story summary

Real Madrid started 2026 with a 5-1 win over Real Betis at the Bernabéu.
Gonzalo García, filling in for injured Kylian Mbappé, scored a hat-trick.
Raúl Asencio and Fran García added goals for Madrid.
Madrid closed the gap to Barcelona in the La Liga standings.
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid coach, praised García's attitude and the team's effort ahead of the Super Cup match against Atlético Madrid.

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