There is palpable surprise in the Real Madrid dressing room over the diminished role of Gonzalo García, who has become a secondary option despite his outstanding performances and professional commitment in both matches and training sessions. The Spanish player is widely regarded as a model of dedication and discipline, a view shared by teammates such as Dani Carvajal and Arda Güler, who have expressed their support for him and believe he deserves more playing time.
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Gonzalo proved his quality at the international level, emerging as one of the standout players at the Club World Cup. Under Xabi Alonso’s guidance, he demonstrated a strong ability to find the net and score goals. Despite receiving several offers to leave during the summer, he chose to stay and fight for a place in the starting lineup, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
With Kylian Mbappé sidelined by injury, Gonzalo was given the chance to showcase his potential, scoring a brilliant hat-trick against Real Betis and playing a key role in the Spanish Super Cup. However, since Álvaro Arbeloa took over, his role has noticeably diminished, pushing him back to the bench once again, despite growing calls from teammates and fans who insist he deserves a starting spot.
Support from teammates and fans
Carvajal and Güler maintain that Gonzalo deserves a genuine opportunity, arguing that his contributions outweigh those of some other forwards in the squad, such as Franco Mastantuono. As the situation continues, the question remains: will Gonzalo finally receive the opportunity he deserves, or will he remain confined to the Real Madrid bench?
