Real Madrid player ratings vs Real Betis: No Kylian Mbappe, no problem! Hat-trick hero Gonzalo Garcia shows what he can do as Blancos kick-off 2026 in style | Goal.com Malaysia

Real Madrid player ratings vs Real Betis: No Kylian Mbappe, no problem! Hat-trick hero Gonzalo Garcia shows what he can do as Blancos kick-off 2026 in style | Goal.com Malaysia

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Jan 05, 2026

Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid turned in their most comprehensive showing in months to beat a sluggish Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday. Los Blancos showed no hesitation with Kylian Mbappe out, putting on an attacking clinic in the absence of their star man as they returned to action after La Liga's winter break.

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Goalkeeper & Defence

Thibaut Courtois (7/10):

Made some typically wonderful saves when called upon, but perhaps was overzealous in coming off his line for the Betis goal.

Federico Valverde (7/10):

An excellent motor on the right, and he grabbed himself an assist.

Raul Asencio (6/10):

Scored a lovely goal, but entirely lost his man when Betis pulled one back.

Antonio Rudiger (7/10):

Played a delightful ball in the run up to Madrid's fourth. A far better showing from the German.

Alvaro Carreras (7/10):

Antony gave him trouble here and there, but he was otherwise solid. Developing a good understanding with Vinicius.

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Midfield

Aurelien Tchouameni (7/10):

Completed more passes than anyone else. Held down the middle of the pitch while the other two buzzed around in front of him.

Eduardo Camavinga (7/10):

Snapped into tackles and shuffled the ball around. Has held down a starting job admirably of late.

Jude Bellingham (8/10):

An excellent performance in central midfield. Won all of his tackles and burst forward effectively with regularity.

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Attack

Rodrygo (6/10):

Assisted twice, but was otherwise rather quiet after an impressive run of form.

Gonzalo Garcia (9/10):

Bagged three and was a real pest throughout. He will never get into this side ahead of Mbappe, but this was a wonderful showing from the reserve striker.

Vinicius Jr (7/10):

Had some joy against Ortiz and then the leggy Bellerin, and was unlucky not to get his name on the scoresheet in the first half.

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Subs & Manager

Arda Guler (7/10):

Assisted Garcia's third in a lively cameo.

Franco Mastantuono (N/A):

No time to make an impact.

Dani Ceballos (N/A):

Late legs for Tchouameni.

Ferland Mendy (N/A):

No time to make an impact.

Fran Garcia (N/A):

Scored the fifth late on.

Xabi Alonso (8/10):

Will be delighted. Madrid were excellent here, got some production from the back-ups, and seldom looked threatened at the back.