Xabi Alonso's side rather struggled for chances early on, but were good value for their opener when it came via a bit of set-piece magic, as stand-in striker Garcia nodded home from Rodrygo's teasing free-kick. They had other chances, too, with Vinicius Jr looking dangerous in far more room to operate thanks to Mbappe's absence. But Betis had their moments, and forced a couple of saves from Thibaut Courtois as the first half waned.
Los Blancos hit their stride after the break, and Garcia made it two with a fine control and volley from outside the box. Homegrown defender Raul Asencio then added a third just shy of the hour mark to continue a memorable day for the Madrid academy.
Cucho Hernandez pulled one back against the run of play thanks to a fine piece of individual brilliance, but Garcia quelled any hopes of a late comeback with a lovely third, flicking into the Betis net. And there was still time for a fifth as Fran Garcia ghosted in to to round off a memorable afternoon.
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