Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia scores goal in FIFA Club World Cup debut vs Al-Hilal - Watch

Gonzalo Garcia made a sensational debut for Real Madrid in the FIFAFIFAFIFA Club World CupWorld CupWorld Cup 2025. The 21-year-old scored a goal in his very first game against Al-Hilal. As per USA Today, García was starting in place of Kylian Mbappe. The French star was unavailable for the game due to fever. The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States, was witness to Garcia’s exceptional talent as the striker scored the first goal of the game, and the first one for Real Madrid in the tournament. The official X handle of the Spanish football club celebrated the moment by dropping a special post for Gonzalo García.

Gonzalo García’s inclusion in the game signals Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso’s growing belief in his capabilities. Garcia has enjoyed a great season with Real Madrid Castilla, scoring 25 goals in 36 appearances, as per Transfermarkt.

Coming to the game, Real Madrid and Al-Hilal were both goalless in the first 30 minutes of the game. In the 34th minute, Rodrygo managed to seize possession of the ball from the Saudi club and sent it across the box to Garcia. The 21-year-old clipped the ball past the goalkeeper with ease, Al-Jazeera reported. With his strike, Garcia has also scored the first goal in the Xabi Alonso era.