Gonzalo Garcia struck a hat trick as Real Madrid swept aside Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday, keeping the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona.
The Spanish forward, deputizing for the injured Kylian Mbappe, broke the deadlock after 20 minutes and doubled Madridβs advantage with a stunning volley shortly after the restart.
Raul Asencio made it 3-0 for Xabi Alonsoβs side before sixth-placed Betis briefly responded through Cucho Hernandez.
Garcia, a product of Madridβs youth academy, sealed his treble in the 82nd minute with a deft flick that brought the Santiago Bernabeu to its feet, and Fran Garcia added a late fifth to complete the r
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