Gavi says it’s comprehensible that Real Madrid have felt the necessity to strengthen this summer time given the dimensions of Barcelona’s superiority final season.
Barca beat Madrid in all 4 Clasico conferences, together with within the closing of the Copa del Rey and Supercopa, scoring 16 targets within the course of.
The Catalans ended up with a home double whereas Madrid have been left empty-handed for the primary time in 4 years.
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Real Madrid busy to bridge hole to Barcelona
Los Blancos have made strikes to tip the scales again of their favour with coach Carlo Ancelotti leaving for the Brazil nationwide crew to get replaced by Xabi Alonso.
They have additionally signed Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras whereas extremely rated teenager Franco Mastantuono will arrive from River Plate in mid-August.
Gavi instructed AS: “Of course they’re frightened. It was 4 out of 4 [last season] and that had by no means occurred in historical past. It is logical they’re frightened.
“In the top, final season we have been spectacular they usually didn’t win something. This summer time they’ve been bolstered with superb gamers – that’s the reality – however we are going to see what they do that season.
“They have a great team but we must be us.”
Gavi backs Yamal and Dro to shine
Lamine Yamal shall be key as soon as once more for Barca with the Spain winger having a combined summer time that has seen him hit the headlines for his off-field actions but additionally signal a brand new, six-year deal at Camp Nou.
Despite being simply 18, Yamal is among the many favourites to land the Ballon d’Or for his achievements with membership and nation.
“I hope he wins it,” added Gavi. “If he doesn’t do it this yr, he’s 18 years previous and really younger. Being there among the many favourites is already one thing distinctive. I’m joyful for what he’s doing with us.
“He’s an incredible player. Every day he gets better. In training he’s amazing. He has to continue like this, with that mentality and I’m sure that if he doesn’t win the Ballon d’Or this year, he will win many in the future.”
Gavi impressed by Dro impression
Yamal could also be joined by one other thrilling teenager within the Barca crew this season with Pedro Fernandez – referred to as Dro – making waves on the membership’s pre-season tour of the Far East.
Gavi added: “Dro is an actual expertise and an unbelievable particular person, he’s an excellent boy.
“I counsel him so much as a result of in the long run he’s my protégé there [in La Masia]. I at all times attempt to assist him in the whole lot and I hope he continues like this, with the mentality he has and that he offers the whole lot in coaching.
“It’s important because the coach sees it and then decides. If he continues like this, everything will be fine.”
