“I hoped that Real would suffer a setback… Barcelona won the championship at home.”
Barcelona’s young midfielder Gavi didn’t hide his emotions after the historic victory in La Liga. In an exclusive interview with Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder admitted that he truly wanted Real to lose to Espanyol. “I hoped that Real would lose to Espanyol… then we could win La Liga at home, surrounded by our fans. And that’s exactly what happened. It turned out even better!” said the player.
Gavi’s words accurately reflect the psychological shift in the championship race. For the Catalan club, winning the championship wasn’t just a statistical victory, but also a way to continue celebrating success on its own stadium, with full stadium attendance. The emotional reaction of the young midfielder highlights his role as not only a tactical player, but also as one of the leaders of the team, capable of giving the team the necessary motivation in critical moments.
Barcelona’s success this season is the result of systematic efforts, where every match is seen as a final. Gavi, who recovered by the decisive stage, once again proved that his influence on the game goes beyond statistics. Now, the Catalans look forward to the future with confidence: winning the championship at home is just the foundation for even more ambitious goals.