Gavi continues in a state of grace. The midfielder has started 2025 as an 'untouchable' for Hansi Flick, being a starter in 3 of the 4 matches played by FC Barcelona this year and making more than enough merits to maintain this role until the end of the season.
In fact, in 2 of these 3 matches in which he has started, the Andalusian has managed to score. This Wednesday, against Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, the azulgrana '6' was the one to open the scoring with the fastest goal of his career (3 minutes) and the earliest for the culés in the Cup since Pedro scored against Athletic Club in the 2012 final (at 2'16").
Gavi also showed values and honor in the celebration of this goal. After knocking down Vieites' goal, the player from Los Palacios turned to the stands, joining the palms of his hands in a gesture of forgiveness due to his past in the Betis academy, although he later kissed the azulgrana badge to make it clear that his blood is culé.
Gavi's brutal praise for Lamine
At the end of the match, the Andalusian spoke to the press in the mixed zone, where he commented on the future of Ronald Araujo. "Culé fans need to be calm. Many journalists make up stories, but Araujo is going to stay. Many things come out in the press, but many are lies and I have always trusted that Ronald will stay", he commented, before dedicating a brutal praise to Lamine Yamal.
"For me (Lamine Yamal) is the best in the world, only behind Messi"
However, in the subsequent questions, he clarified his words by stating that "Lamine is very good, currently the best. But it is silly to compare him to Messi, because there will only be one. He is unique. Just as there will only be one Xavi, one Iniesta, or one Busquets. We have to make our own path".