Real Madrid has been secretly looking for a striker who can play a supporting role, someone like Joselu, who may not start every game but can make an impact when called upon.
Over the last few weeks, names like Ante Budimir have been explored internally, but it appears that the solution is already in-house.
Gonzalo Garcia, only 21, delivered a brilliant performance in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Al Hilal in their Club World Cup debut.
The youthful forward made his debut as a starter, scoring the team’s only goal and earning MVP honors.
Gonzalo was unstoppable in a game where the squad lacked offensive prowess. He took more shots than any of his teammates, six in total, and four of them were on target.
His numbers even outperformed seasoned players like Federico Valverde (who missed the penalty) and Vinicius Jr.
A complete forward in the making
What distinguishes Gonzalo is not only his scoring ability, but also his involvement in the build-up. His goal against Al Hilal was an excellent example.
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The Real Madrid number 30 initiated the play, executed it with accuracy, and finished it in a technically imperfect but completely effective manner. It demonstrated wisdom and instinct beyond his years. Reported by Mli News.
With Kylian Mbappe unlikely to play the next game due to gastroenteritis, Gonzalo is anticipated to play more minutes against Pachuca. It is another opportunity for him to demonstrate that Real Madrid does not need to seek elsewhere.
Gonzalo has scored two goals in 151 minutes with the senior team this season, one against Al-Hilal and one against Leganes in the Copa del Rey, and has assisted once.
That is a direct contribution every 50.3 minutes, which is an outstanding return for someone who has only recently joined the group.
At this rate, Gonzalo may well be the impact substitute Real Madrid has been looking for.
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