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Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, has revealed that his team’s midfielder, Gavi opted to decline a chance to participate in the club’s 7-1 win over Valencia on Sunday, January 26.
In the absence of the Spanish youngster, FC Barcelona went on to humiliate Valencia at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, a win that moved them seven points closer to first-placed Real Madrid.
The stunning win marked a significant milestone for the Catalan club, as they surpassed the 100-goal threshold for the 2024-2025 campaign, showcasing their potent attacking prowess.
Key contributors to the scoreline included Fermín López, who netted two goals, alongside Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and the ever-reliable Robert Lewandowski, each adding to the team’s impressive tally.
This commanding victory was pivotal for Barcelona in the La Liga standings, allowing them to narrow the gap to just three points behind their rivals, Atlético Madrid, who currently sit in second place.
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