"Obviously, Gonzalo played a dream match at the Bernabeu in his first year with us, He was eager to score here, and I'm very happy for him, for his work both on and off the pitch. He's a great example of a homegrown player, and I congratulate him on the game. I encourage him to keep it up. Today's football demands teamwork off the ball."
"He was eager to score here, and I'm very happy for him, for his work both on and off the pitch. He's a great example of a homegrown player, and I congratulate him on the game. I encourage him to keep it up. He has great acceleration, and if we add his goalscoring ability to that, along with his defensive quality, he will always help the team's performance."
Xabi Alonso hailed Gonzalo Garcia for a "dream" performance after Real Madrid's 5-1 win over Real Betis at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The 21-year-old academy graduate scored a sensational hat-trick, registering the first goals of his LaLiga career. The victory reduced Real Madrid's deficit to leaders Barcelona to four points. Alonso called Gonzalo a prime example of a homegrown player and praised his work both on and off the pitch. Tactical emphasis on off-the-ball teamwork and forwards initiating pressure suited Gonzalo's game. Alonso highlighted Gonzalo's acceleration, goalscoring and defensive qualities as assets for the team's performance.
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