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The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad and explain why Gonzalo Garcia plays much better without Kylian Mbappe on the field. Plus, the guys react to FA Cup victories for Liverpool, Manchester City & Newcastle while criticizing why VAR was not used during this round of the competition after a poor day of officiating.
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"Garcia Fills Mbappe's Shoes Again" is an episode of ESPN FC. Runtime 49 min. Published February 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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