After Barcelona's impressive 5-1 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey, Gavi, one of the standout performers, spoke to the press about his teammates and the team’s recent form.
The young midfielder delivered a stellar performance alongside Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo, who played as a false nine during Wednesday night's game. Gavi also scored a brilliant goal against his boyhood club, finding the back of the net with a left-footed strike inside the area early in the match.
Gavi Hails Lamine Yamal as the World’s Best, Just Behind Messi
In his media comments, Gavi praised his teammate Lamine Yamal, describing him as the best in the world, second only to Lionel Messi. “For me, he’s the best in the world, only behind Messi,” Gavi said. “Lamine is incredibly talented, the best right now. But it’s unfair to compare him to Messi because there will only ever be one Messi. He’s unique, just like there is only one Xavi, Iniesta, or Busquets. We must carve our own path.”
Gavi also addressed rumors surrounding Ronald Araujo's potential departure from the club, firmly denying any chance of him leaving in January. “Barcelona fans should stay calm,” Gavi stated. “A lot of journalists make things up, but Araujo is staying. There’s a lot being reported in the media, but much of it is untrue. I’ve always trusted that Ronald will stay.”
Regarding the team’s recent dip in form, Gavi attributed the struggles more to a lack of goals than to poor gameplay. “We played very well today, just as we needed to,” he claimed. “In our recent losses, we didn’t deserve the results, but the ball just didn’t go in. I don’t think the dip was because of our gameplay, but because of the lack of goals. We deserved to win every match where we dropped points.”
When asked about his preferred position on the pitch, Gavi left it up to the coach: “I can play in various positions, but it’s the manager’s decision".
