La Liga – Gonzalo García scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeat Real Betis 5-1.

In another key match of the 18th round of the 2025/26 La Liga season, Real Madrid, playing at home at the Bernabéu Stadium, defeated Real Betis 5-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Gonzalo García, as well as goals from Raúl Asensio and Fran García.

Two minutes into the match, Real Madrid launched an attack. Vinicius broke through the defense and passed back to Valverde, whose long-range shot went wide. In the 14th minute, Carreras received a pass from Gonzalo Garcia and fired a low shot, but it was blocked by Real Betis goalkeeper Vales. In the 16th minute, Real Madrid intercepted the ball, and Rodrygo, near the edge of the penalty area, fired a long-range shot, which was saved by Vales.

In the 20th minute, Rodrygo took a corner kick, and Gonzalo Garcia rose to head the ball into the net, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead. In the 22nd minute, Real Betis striker Anthony controlled the ball and fired a powerful shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 33rd minute, Real Madrid attacked again, and Nelson De Ossa met the ball near the edge of the penalty area and shot, but the shot went wide of the goal.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Valverde chipped a pass to Gonzalo Garcia, who followed up with a powerful shot to give Real Madrid a 2-0 lead over Real Betis. In the 56th minute, Rodrygo took a corner kick, and Raul Asensio headed the ball into the net, making the score 3-0.

In the 61st minute, Real Betis had a free kick opportunity, but Lo Celso's shot hit the post. In the 63rd minute, Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois took the kick, Rodrygo received the ball and entered the penalty area to shoot, but it was blocked by Real Betis goalkeeper Vales.

In the 66th minute, Ruibal played a through ball to Cucho Hernandez, who rounded Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois and slotted the ball into the empty net, pulling Real Betis back to 1-3. In the 69th minute, Real Betis continued their counter-attack. Anthony received the ball and entered the penalty area, taking a shot, but Courtois made the save.

In the 82nd minute, Gueller crossed the ball, and Gonzalo García, positioned in front of the goal, backheeled it into the net, extending Real Madrid's lead over Real Betis to 4-1. In the 90th minute, Valverde received a through pass from Mastantono and shot, but his effort was saved by Real Betis goalkeeper Valles.

In stoppage time of the second half, Valverde chipped a pass from the right wing into the penalty area, where an unmarked Fran Garcia fired a low shot into the net, securing a 5-1 victory for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid ultimately secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Real Betis at home. With this third consecutive win, Real Madrid currently sits in second place in the standings with 45 points, four points behind league leaders Barcelona.