Real Madrid star Gonzalo García appeared in a press statement following the 5-1 victory over Betis in the eighteenth round of the Spanish league at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

The player said in his speech: "What a special evening! I am extremely happy. What a great start to the year! This is my first hat-trick at the Bernabeu and my first goals of the year. I am very happy and hope this is the beginning of a series of great goals."

He added about his favorite goal: "I will cherish all three goals; it's impossible to choose just one. These are my first hat-trick in front of Real Madrid fans. Each goal holds a special place in my heart, and I am very happy. Some fans haven't signed my card yet, so I will ask for more autographs, but I am very grateful to everyone because without them, I wouldn't have been able to score all these goals today."

He continued: "I am extremely proud. As a lifelong Real Madrid fan and having spent many years in the youth academy, the cheers from all these Madridistas as I left the field is a special moment I will cherish forever. I wish for more goals, more victories, and for this year to be exceptional for everyone."

He concluded: "We entered the match with great enthusiasm. We knew it would be a tough game, and it was our first one this year. We approached the match with ambition and clear goals: to deliver a good performance and build momentum for next week's game. I believe that’s exactly what happened. It’s a resounding victory that leaves us with a fantastic feeling. Now, we eagerly look forward to the upcoming match against Atlético Madrid."