Gavi Acknowledges Barcelona's Strong Season but Stresses Team's Vulnerability Ahead of Dortmund Showdown

Synopsis

Barcelona's Gavi, returning from injury, expresses his excitement for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund. Despite a strong season, he emphasizes the importance of humility and focus, aiming to secure victories and trophies for the fans.

Key Takeaways

Gavi is back to form after recovering from a knee injury.
He emphasizes the need for the team to stay grounded despite their success.
Barcelona aims to win titles for their supporters.
The upcoming match against Dortmund is anticipated to be high-scoring.
Gavi hopes to retire at Barcelona, showcasing his commitment.

Barcelona, April 8 (NationPress) After overcoming a prolonged knee injury, Barcelona's rising star Gavi is eager to showcase his skills in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund.

Typically, strong performances lead to positive outcomes, as evidenced by Hansi Flick's team this season. A solid showing will be crucial on Wednesday during the first leg against the Bundesliga team, with the second leg scheduled in Germany next week. While Gavi acknowledges the team's success, he remains vigilant to avoid any sense of overconfidence.

"We are having an excellent season, yet we do not feel invincible. In football, victories are not guaranteed. Winning pivotal matches will be essential for our midfield as we aim to celebrate numerous trophies with our supporters.

“Our fans deserve excitement. While we are enjoying a fantastic season, it's essential to remain grounded. We strive to bring joy to our supporters and secure as many titles as we can,” Gavi expressed during the pre-match press conference.

This two-legged matchup has the potential for a high-scoring affair, with Barcelona currently being the top-scoring team in the competition, netting 32 goals. Dortmund follows closely with 28 goals, tied with fellow German side Bayern Munich and Spain's Real Madrid.

Both teams feature the top two goal-scorers in this season's Champions League. Raphinha tops the charts with 11 goals, just ahead of BVB's Serhou Guirassy, who has found the net 10 times in 12 appearances.

Closing the press conference, the young Spanish midfielder underscored his dedication to Barcelona, stating his desire to retire with the club. “Naturally, I would love to end my career at Barça. While the future is uncertain, my wish would be to retire here,” Gavi concluded.