The last Clásico left many headlines. One of the most talked about didn't come from a goal, nor from a decisive play. It came from the heart and character of a footballer who never hides: Gavi.
Although he wasn't a starter, the Barça midfielder came on in the final minutes of the match and his impact didn't go unnoticed. Despite the little time he was on the field, the Sevillian managed to bring energy, drive, and, as usual, a bit of spice.
He crossed paths again with an old acquaintance: Raúl Asencio. A rival who is starting to become his personal nemesis on the field.
A rivalry that goes way back
Gavi and Asencio don't get along, that's clear. They have already had several clashes in previous matches and the Clásico was no exception. From the moment he stepped on the field, Gavi was direct: he didn't shy away from contact, went in strong, and didn't hesitate to confront when necessary.
One of those clashes was with Asencio, with whom he had a couple of intense encounters that fired up the crowd. The cameras captured defiant looks, shoves, and some whispered comments.
All within the game, yes, but with a tension that can't be ignored. Someone had unfinished business, and it seems they haven't been settled yet.
A celebration with a message
After the final whistle and Barça's victory, Gavi didn't take long to send a message. He posted an image on his social media where he is seen smiling broadly, with the scoreboard in the background and a message that many interpreted as directed at Asencio. Without mentioning names, of course, but with an intention that needs no explanation.
The photo was accompanied by two Barça hearts. It not only speaks of the result but also points directly to the personal rivalry he keeps with his adversary. Gavi celebrated, yes, but he also marked his territory.
A young man with the character of a veteran
He is only 20 years old, but he plays and expresses himself as if he had been in the first team for a decade. Gavi doesn't understand half measures, he loves the badge, fights for every ball as if it were the last, and doesn't back down from anyone. In big matches, like this one, he shows why he is a different footballer.
He may be more or less liked, but no one can deny that he leaves a mark. In this Clásico, even if it was only in the final minutes, he did it again. With soccer, with attitude... and with a rivalry that is already part of the spectacle.