As the start of the new La Liga season nears this month, MARCA writes that the decision has been made and Gonzalo is “now a permanent first team player”. He has been promoted from Real Madrid Castilla and will occupy one of the valued 25 spots on the senior roster.

Real Madrid have rewarded rising star Gonzalo Garcia with a new contract after his standout performances in the Club World Cup.

Paris St-Germain demolished Real Madrid to set up a Fifa Club World Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday. This semi-final tie at the MetLife Stadium was over as a contest within 24 minutes as the Champions League winners tore the Spanish side apart.