'He's like a father to me' - Gavi talks Flick, Lewandowski, Cancelo, Real Madrid, La Liga celebration | Barca Universal

""I'm really happy. The season has been really tough because of the injury, but I'm back now and the recovery was a real struggle." The young midfielder also admitted he did not expect to become so influential again this quickly after returning to action. He credited Flick for giving him confidence immediately after his comeback."

""To be honest, I didn't expect it because the manager has really put his faith in me since I came back." Title celebration Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations clearly meant a lot to the midfielder, especially because the decisive victory came against Real Madrid at Camp Nou."

""To be honest, I wanted Real Madrid to beat Espanyol so that we could beat them at our ground in front of our fans. "And that's exactly what happened. Much better for me." The midfielder also praised the close relationship shared by many players inside the Barcelona dressing room, particularly those who came through La Masia together."

""At the end of the day, as you say, we're home-grown, from La Masia. Not everyone can say that, and it's something to be proud of." He also responded strongly to criticism surrounding Barcelona's league triumph, especially from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, and the constant debate around referees and decisions. Speaking about reactions from Madrid, the Barça midfielder stated, "Everyone knows that people in Madrid will always try to belittle or take away the credit from our victories"

Gavi reflects on Barcelona’s La Liga triumph and his return from injury. He says the recovery process tested him mentally and physically, but he now feels stronger after helping the team finish the season on a high. He did not expect to regain an influential role so quickly, attributing his confidence to Hansi Flick, who placed faith in him after his comeback. Gavi emphasizes the emotional value of the title celebration, especially the decisive win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou. He highlights the close bonds among La Masia graduates and expresses pride in being home-grown. He also responds to criticism from Madrid, saying they try to belittle Barcelona’s victories.

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