Copa del Rey

2025 - 2 - 5

Gonzalo Garcia: The Late-Late Show Hero for Real Madrid!

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Witness the dramatic rise of Gonzalo Garcia, a young footballer who scored a last-minute winner that sent Real Madrid into the Copa del Rey semis! ⚽️✨

Real Madrid continued their impressive run in the Copa del Rey, thanks to a thrilling performance from their young talent, Gonzalo Garcia. In a nail-biting quarter-final clash against Leganés, the match went down to the wire, showcasing the strength of Madrid's emerging stars. While the team may have had a second-string lineup, they proved that experience isn't everything in football. A remarkable goal by Garcia in the third minute of stoppage time clinched the victory for Real, making it a match to remember.

The excitement came early as Luka Modrić and Endrick scored to put Real in a solid position. However, things turned tense when Cruz found the back of the net with a penalty kick for Leganés, and the score swayed back and forth, illustrating that no match is truly over until that final whistle blows. Assistant coach Carlo Ancelotti had a chance to witness firsthand the impact of his young players, as they rallied to keep their Copa del Rey aspirations alive.

The dramatic finale saw Garcia demonstrate not just his goal-scoring prowess but his ability to thrive under pressure. For a 20-year-old striker, scoring at the 93rd minute requires a unique blend of skill and nerves of steel. As the crowd erupted in celebration, Garcia became an instant hero in the eyes of not just the Madrid faithful, but football fans everywhere. This victory isn’t just another statistic; it marks the dawning of a new generation at Real Madrid, one that's eager to leave their mark.

As Real Madrid gears up for their semi-final clash, Gonzalo Garcia's name will be one to watch. His late but crucial contribution has sparked conversations about the future of football and the significance of nurturing young talent in the sport. Did you know that Real Madrid has produced some of the most iconic players in football history, including Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo? This evolution of younger stars like Garcia could potentially lead to the next generation of legends!

In another interesting twist, under the management of Ancelotti, Real Madrid has not only focused on embracing veteran experience but balancing it with youthful energy as showcased by this Copa del Rey journey. The young guns of Santiago Bernabéu are promising a thrilling ride ahead, and who knows, we might just see a resurgence of a dynasty built on both talent and tenacity!

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Real Madrid into Copa del Rey semis as young stars step up - ESPN (ESPN)

Manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Real Madrid's youngsters after they helped the team to a 3-2 win at Leganés -- with Gonzalo Garcia, 20, scoring a 93rd ...

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CONFIRMED lineups: Leganes vs Real Madrid, 2025 Copa del Rey ... (Managing Madrid)

Time: 21:00CET, 03:00pm EST. Venue: Butarque, Madrid, Spain. Available TV: RTVE. Available Streaming: ESPN+. Managing Madrid has affiliate partnerships. These ...

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Leganes vs Real Madrid LIVE Score, Copa del Rey quarterfinal ... (Sportstar)

LEG vs RMA: Follow the live coverage from Copa del Rey quarterfinal between Leganes and Real Madrid will be played at the Estadio Municipal Butarque in ...

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Copa del Rey: Last-gasp Garcia header gives Real Madrid 3-2 win ... (China Daily)

A stoppage-time goal by 20-year-old striker Gonzalo Garcia earned a second-string Real Madrid side a hard-fought 3-2 win over lowly local rivals Leganes in ...

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Real Madrid avoid Copa del Rey scare against Leganés (Yahoo Sports)

Real Madrid avoided a Copa del Rey quarter-final scare with a late 3-2 win at Leganés.Scorers: Cruz (PEN) 39'; 59'; Modrić 18', Endrick 25', ...

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Leganés-Real Madrid: visitors vying to secure Copa del Rey semi ... (Real Madrid)

The Whites visit the Butarque stadium this evening in the single-leg quarter-final tie (9 pm CET).

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Real Madrid snatch late Leganes win to reach Copa del Rey semis (FRANCE 24)

Young Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia headed home a 93rd minute winner to put his side into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 3-2 victory at Leganes on ...

Youngster Garcia fuels Real Madrid into Copa del Rey semis (新华网)

MADRID, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- An injury-time goal from youngster Gonzalo Garcia put Real Madrid into the semifinals of the Copa del Rey with a 3-2 win away to ...

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Late Gonzalo Garcia header sends Real Madrid into Copa del Rey ... (Malay Mail)

LEGANES, Feb 6 — Young Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia headed home a 93rd minute winner to put his side into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 3-2 ...

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Copa del Rey 2024-25: Real Madrid beats Leganes 3-2 to reach ... (Sportstar)

Real Madrid booked its place to the semifinal of the Copa del Rey with an added-time winner from youngster Gonzalo Garcia against Leganes at the Estadio ...

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93rd minute winner sees Real Madrid through to Copa del Rey semi ... (Yahoo Sports)

Real Madrid are through to the 2024-25 Copa del Rey semi-finals after a 3-2 victory over Leganes in their quarter-final tie.Carlo Ancelotti's side were ...

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Gonzalo sends Real Madrid to Copa del Rey semi-finals (Real Madrid)

Modrić and Endrick gave Madrid a 2-0 lead, but Leganés drew level and the academy product scored a last-minute header to send Madrid through to the next ...

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Real Madrid beats Leganes 3-2 to reach Copa semifinals on ... (The Associated Press)

Gonzalo García has scored in stoppage time as Real Madrid escaped an upset by defeating Leganes 3-2 to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey.

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Real Madrid Snatch Late Leganes Win To Reach Copa Del Rey ... (NDTVSports.com)

Young Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia headed home a 93rd minute winner to put his side into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 3-2 victory at Leganes.

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