FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi has spoken about his heated exchange with Vinícius Júnior during the latest El Clasico clash against Real Madrid another dominant domestic campaign under Hansi Flick, who guided the Catalan side to the league crown in consecutive seasons.
The match at the center of attention was filled with intensity and emotional moments. One of the biggest talking points came when Gavi and Vinicius Jr were involved in a fiery on-pitch argument during the second half. Images and videos from the game quickly went viral across social media.
Speaking after the match, Gavi played down the incident and insisted it was part of the emotions that come with El Clasico. The Barcelona midfielder said he simply told Vinicius Jr to “shut up” after the Brazilian forward mentioned Real Madrid’s 15 UEFA Champions League titles during the exchange.
Gavi also praised Vinicius Jr despite the confrontation. He described the Real Madrid star as a fantastic player and explained that both players are highly competitive on the pitch. The Spaniard added that football incidents should remain on the field and not be taken personally after the final whistle.