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With Gavi’s words, we bring today’s coverage to a close. Congratulations to all the culés—there’s still more league action ahead. Until next time!
Gavi: “I’ve suffered a lot over these past two years, unfortunately. That’s football. There are serious injuries, and you have to be mentally strong. I’ve been that. It’s one of my strengths. I’m at this level because of my mindset. It’s not easy to play at this pace after two major injuries. I did it, and I’m proud.”
“Fortunately, the coach trusts me a lot. He’s like a father to me. I’m very grateful to him. It’s not easy to put me in to play after this injury. He knows my talent and mindset and that I’m important for the team. He trusts me blindly.”
“We didn’t want to drop the tempo, but we wanted to go for a third. We could have scored more, but a 2-0 result is fine.”
“As for Vinicius, that’s football. What happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. He’s a heated player like me. Vinicius is a tremendous player. I told him to shut his mouth, and that’s it. One thing is on the pitch, another is off it. On the pitch, I defend my colors and go all out. Off it, I’m completely different, even if it doesn’t seem so.”
“Ousmane is my brother. Ever since I arrived here, he’s been my brother. He’s a very close friend of mine. We keep in touch, we talk all the time, and I’m really happy for him because he’s becoming one of the best in the world, if not the best, alongside Lamine.”
“Obviously, when you have these injuries, you think about many things. The first few months, which are the worst, you ponder a lot. But I’m mentally strong, and that’s what has helped me be where I am today. I’ve come out better from these two injuries. You learn things through this process. I’ve improved in many aspects.”
“I know that for the team, my mentality and talent are important. Flick has always trusted me a lot.”
“De la Fuente has always trusted me. I know that. I got injured with Spain in that match, and I had started every game for him. Last season, when I came back, he called me. If I’m at my best, the coach decides and will decide what’s best for Spain. I’m more than ready and feel better than ever.”
Gerard Martín: “I’m very happy to have won the league in such a special match.”
“We know it’s important to win it like this. I was calm, eager to play. To win the league and to face Real Madrid, that always adds to it.”
“We suffered at times because they are very good, but overall I think we controlled the match.”
“Winning at Osasuna’s ground made us know it was closer. But until it’s done, you can’t say it’s sealed.”
“We knew it was a very tough moment for Flick and for everyone. We stand with him. Today we had to give extra for him and his father.”
“I want to remember my grandfather, who passed away less than a month ago.”
“Fermín has taken all the bruises this season.”
“Playing as a center-back could have been a risky bet. I felt comfortable from the first moment, and I think I’ve grown in that position.”
Eric García: “We’re having a good night. Let it continue.”
“It was a tough day for the coach and for all of us. We’re all together in this. The goal was to seal it today with the fans. It was a special match.”
“I trust myself a lot. The coach has given me a lot of confidence. He’s put me in many positions. We’re closing out a very good season.”
“We are a young team. Almost all of us have been at Barça since childhood, and we know what it means. This is going…”
