Gavi, Man Of The Match of the Supercopa Final

FC Barcelona's victory in the Supercopa final had the distinct touch of Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, "Gavi". The player from Seville played a key role in his team winning the Spanish Supecopa in Riyadh, which is his first title as a professional player. He was involved in the three goals that gave Barça victory over Real Madrid in a clásico that will go down in history. He was named Man Of The Match of the final by Luis de la Fuente, the national coach.

In the press room of the King Fahd Stadium, he said: "I'm very happy for my first title, I've been looking forward to it since I made my debut and I'm very happy. It is a Clásico, a final and the Real Madrid team. We've celebrated to the maximum".

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"Es un clásico y una final. Lo hemos celebrado al máximo".

- 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗶, Man Of The Match de la final.#superSupercopa pic.twitter.com/ITQQRlz4Rf

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Gavi has shown personality and a degree of command to his age and he has become the youngest player to score a goal and assist in the history of the Clásico. In the 33rd minute, he scored the first goal against Courtois with his left foot; before half-time, he passed the ball to Lewandowski for Barça's second goal and in the second half, he assisted Pedri to score with his left foot.

He defines himself as "a player who always gives his all for the team and I'm happy for the goal and the two assists but, above all, I'm very happy for the victory". He is aware that he has a long career ahead of him to improve, but what he achieves on the pitch at his age makes the difference. This are the coach Xavi Hernandez's words about him: "Gavi moves everyone when you see him compete like that; he has a soul, a heart and a character that inspires the team, and he has a catchy leadership capacity. He is spectacular".

Gavi played in his first final in Riyadh, won his first title and was named player of the match.