Garcia’s opener in New Jersey was one in all solely two touches within the Dortmund space.
He was under no circumstances a bystander, nonetheless, making 27 total – the bulk down the right-hand aspect.
Garcia ended the sport with an total xG of 0.8, greater than every other participant on the pitch and simply forward of Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy (0.79).
The very fact Alonso opted to take off Brazil ahead Vinicius Jr almost 20 minutes earlier than withdrawing Garcia speaks volumes about his standing within the Madrid squad.
“It wasn’t simply the aim,” stated Newcastle striker Callum Wilson. “It was the work-rate and every thing else he delivered to the group. He’s serving to them press. He deserves respect.
“We aren’t speaking about him stepping in for one sport and turning up. He has performed it sport after sport all through the event.
“[For his goal], he made the run, ended up offside and will get himself again onside on the blind-side of the defender – it is so tough to mark that.”
Boss Alonso, who has not too long ago in contrast Garcia to legendary Actual Madrid and Spain striker Raul Gonzalez, was filled with reward for the 21-year-old following his newest effort.
“He is doing nice work for the group,” he stated. “He is in the appropriate positions within the field. He is a correct quantity 9 and I am happy he is doing that properly.”
Other than a one-year spell away from the Spanish capital with Mallorca in 2018-19, Garcia has been a part of the Madrid set-up for the reason that age of 10.
He rose via the ranks and made his first look with Madrid’s B group, Castilla, in March 2022.
The Spanish ahead made his first-team debut within the November of that 12 months however was nonetheless predominantly taking part in with Castilla, ultimately scoring his first senior aim within the Copa del Rey quarter-finals towards Leganes in February 2025.
Spanish soccer skilled Guillem Balague stated: “In December 2024, Raul – then supervisor of Actual Madrid B – stated Garcia needs to be within the first group. He was a part of the youth group that gained the treble in 2022-23. He was taking part in as a 9 but additionally can play as a left winger.
“Actual have been searching for a ahead, somebody who accepts his position behind Mbappe. Now they’ve that 9 via the ranks, Alonso has acquired a number of confidence in him.
“He was the third prime scorer in Actual Madrid B historical past, arrived at Actual Madrid when he was 10 and now he’s a primary teamer.”
