Regarding his strict dietary habits, the forward revealed that weighing food portions is a routine he developed early in his career.
"Yes, I started doing it since the youth teams. It is a nutrition plan based on grams, portion sizes, and so on," Gonzalez said.
He credited his fellow forwards for creating a supportive environment that has helped him adapt to his first senior World Cup tournament.
"Everyone here has helped me a lot. Not only Raul, but also Santi and Memote.
They have helped me grow, always looking out for me, helping me with what I need. I am very grateful to all three," Gonzalez said.
The internal team chemistry was described as highly cooperative, with players expressing a deep sense of brotherhood and mutual commitment ahead of the knockout stage.
"We are excited, focused on what we want to achieve, and this is one more step toward the objective.
It has been like that since day one—all the jokes, all the games make everything more fun, and we have that extra knowing we have a brother beside us who will give his life for us," Gonzalez said.
When asked about his personal faith and his regular visits to the chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the player explained his spiritual perspective on the sport.
"In my case, I am very grateful to God for everything he has given me.
I thank him and ask him to protect us; that is all I ask.
It is a dream we have; we know all the people are with us, and we will give our souls for it," Gonzalez said.
In a final media appearance, teammate Jesus Gallardo stated that while the team is proud of winning all three group matches, they remain focused because Ecuador presents a highly dynamic and powerful challenge.
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The winner of this match will advance to the round of 16, with the victorious side scheduled to play their next tournament fixture at the Estadio Azteca on July 5.
