Barcelona midfielder Gavi has been showered with praise in Spain after his performance against Real Madrid in the Supercopa battle . The eighteen-year-old midfielder scored a goal and two assists on Sunday. Frenkie de Jong was also praised after the Clásico in Saudi Arabia.
There is no more discussion. We are dealing with a player who is fast becoming a myth . This was his best game so far for Barcelona. Carvajal couldn’t do anything against him the whole game. If ‘Gavimania’ had not yet broken out among Barcelona supporters, it certainly will be after this match.
El Mundo Deportivo also saw that Gavi was the engine at the Barça of trainer Xavi Hernández. They wrote, “Gavi has it all: he showed dedication, played with guts and had a huge influence on the scoring.” At Sport , the Spanish international received a 10 for his performance against Real. “It was a great performance from the ‘baby’ of the team,” the post read.
Gavi was named Man of the Match after the final and spoke highly of trainer Xavi, who also complimented the outstanding midfielder . “The trainer forged a great battle plan for this game. It was clear to everyone what to do and we dominated the game. I am very happy with this victory. Winning a trophy with Barca is something I’ve wanted since my debut.”
De Jong’s praise
Not only Gavi received compliments afterwards, Frenkie de Jong was also praised in Spanish media. “He was all over the pitch,” writes Sport. Frenkie was closer to Busquets than usual and therefore knew better what to do. They both positioned themselves well in defense and looked for space when it was available offensively.’
AS also saw De Jong come out strong. Frenkie has again clearly shown why the club did well not to sell him last summer. He is in impressive shape. Barcelona’s second goal was partly due to the perseverance of the Dutchman, “said the Spanish daily.
