With every new game in La Liga, Barcelona is finally closer to winning their first title since 2018/19 season, but in order to secure the first place, the Catalans need to ‘win many games’, as coach Xavi said at the press conference ahead of the Getafe game. After losing heavily to Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup (4-0), the mood from the game spilled over to La Liga match with Girona which finished 0-0. And with Real winning 2-0 last night against Cadiz, the Catalans need to extend their lead over the bitter rivals to 13 points. But apart from thinking about Getafe, Xavi needs to think about one of his brightest talents, who could be taken away from him. Chelsea have a game today – but first let’s spend some more money on new playersBarca’s youth product and the most talented player after Pedri is Gavi. The four-year contract extension he signed back in September, which contained a 1 billion dollars release clause is no longer be valid because it’s not been registered due to salary limits and Barca’s issues with financial fair play. It means that Gavi will be free to sign with any club that offers him a contract, and Chelsea already met his agents. And his coach had something to say about the situation.“Gavi wouldn’t be as happy in any other team in the world as he is here. He has everything, he’s a starter at 18. He’s a footballer that excites me and he’s wonderful. His future lies with Barca and he won’t be so happy outside” stressed Xavi.🎙️ XAVI: “Gavi is a key player … He’s outstanding … I think that his future is here at the Club.” pic.twitter.com/o0fXx2Ahfe— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 15, 2023 And basically, that’s all he can do right now, appeal on the player’s emotions, since the financial deal is out of his realm. President Laporta is in charge of Gavi’s financial situation, and Xavi can only remind his player on the ‘Barca factor’. As former Barcelona player and coach Pep Guardiola said when Ferran Torres wanted to leave Manchester City for Barcelona (which eventually happened):“Always I have the feeling that when Barcelona or Real Madrid knock on the door of players then it is difficult to say no. So difficult. They are still the strongest teams in the world in terms of fashion, cities and many reasons”. Gavi is already in Barcelona and he can feel the greatness of the Catalans. Will he resist Chelsea’s money is another thing.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 29FridayRayo Vallecano – Osasuna 2-1 (2-0)/Hernandez (og) 40, Palason 43 – Gomez 66/SaturdayVillareal – Valladolid (1-2 (0-2)/Capoue 74 – Amallah 2, El Yamik 34/Ath.Bilbao – Sociedad 2-0 (1-0)/I. Williams 33, 70/Betis – Espanyol 3-1 (2-0)/Perez 27, Miranda 34, Carvalho 69 – Montes 48/Cadiz – Real Madrid 0-2 (0-0)/Nacho 72, Asensio 76/Sunday15.00: (1.57) Girona (4.10) Elche (6.50)17.15: (6.25) Getafe (3.60) Barcelona (1.66)19.30: (1.31) Atl.Madrid (5.70) Almeria (10.5)22.00: (2.35) Valencia (3.35) Sevilla (3.40)Monday22.00: (1.89) Celta (3.50) Mallorca (5.10)***odds are subject to change
