Gonzalo García Torres: Real Madrid Castilla forward called up by Ancelotti

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The Madrid striker stands out as the standout addition on the squad announced by Carlo Ancelotti for Getafe amid LaLiga’s early fixtures.

Who is Gonzalo García Torres, the Real Madrid Castilla forward summoned by Carlo Ancelotti? That question likely arose for fans watching Real Madrid’s bench host Getafe on matchday four of LaLiga. García was the notable debutant in Ancelotti’s lineup, making his first appearance at home on September 2, 2023, in the 2023-2024 campaign.

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Who is Gonzalo García Torres, Real Madrid Castilla forward summoned by Carlo Ancelotti?

Gonzalo García Torres was born in Madrid on March 24, 2004, which means his call-up from Real Madrid Castilla to the first team came when he was 19 years old.

Developed at the SEK youth academy, the academy partner of Real Madrid, he also spent time at Club Santa Bárbara and Jarama Race in his early years. He joined La Fábrica at a young age and later moved to Mallorca’s youth system (cadete in 2018/19).

A season later, he returned to Real Madrid to continue his development within a club where he progressed through all the youth categories until he reached Castilla under the guidance of Raúl González.

An under-19 international for Spain and one of the reasons behind his call-up for Getafe was the injury to Vinicius Jr. The Madrid striker has claimed titles at youth level with Real Madrid, including back-to-back Copa del Rey Juvenil championships and the Champions Cup, highlighting his role in a team that has consistently produced attacking talent. At Castilla, Raúl has utilized him in multiple forward roles, demonstrating his versatility across the frontline.

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In setting up the call-up, the coaching staff evaluated García Torres’s performance, growth trajectory, and readiness to contribute at the top level. His inclusion reflects Real Madrid’s continued emphasis on promoting promising academy graduates to the first team when tactical needs arise and when a player proves his readiness at Castilla and in international youth fixtures. The pathway to senior football for García Torres has been marked by steady progress through Real Madrid’s famed development system, a pathway that often seeks to balance the demands of high-level competition with the preservation of a player’s long-term development.

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