Gavi's hug reveals Barça's unity after the defeat

With the score 1‑2, Gavi replaced Fermín, took the attacking midfield position of the double scorer, and after 25 minutes of pressure, a duel won and a shot blocked, he embraced Gordon, Joan, Gerard Martín and Frenkie when Alberola Rojas's whistle blew.

Gavi came on for Fermín with the score at 1‑2 and occupied the attacking midfield role of the double scorer. In 25 minutes he assisted Raphinha, touched 13 balls, did not lose any, won a duel and blocked a shot. As always, he gave everything he had, even after the match.

Gavi's embraces after the whistle

When Alberola Rojas's whistle sounded, Gavi was the most effusive with his teammates. He went to Gordon, embraced him, lifted him and left him without touching the ground. He also embraced Joan, Gerard Martín and Frenkie.

The video circulating on social media sends chills. The first hug was to Hansi Flick and another celebrated the end of the match as if it were a title.

That long and heartfelt hug indicates that the dressing room had suffered after the consecutive defeats to PSG and Real Madrid. The players needed to shut mouths about the notion that the team beats mid‑table sides but slips on occasions. The gesture served as a message both to the outside and to the inside of the group. It was, according to observers, a moral and self‑confidence blow.

Flick gave a ten to the victory because he knows the importance of living fifteen days, watching Mourinho's Madrid through the rear‑view mirror. A Barcelona fan like Gavi carries all that in his head. He prioritises the club and Barça above the personal.

Although he would like to play more and start more often, Gavi values Flick as a father during his two serious ligament injuries and prefers gratitude over any professional resentment. With many like Gavi, with ego in the pocket, Barça could go very far.