GAVI NEWS

Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards

Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates one chance in draw Gavi created one chance from four crosses (one accurate) and won two-of-two tackles during Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan.

Impact Gavi has racked up eight crosses and five tackles won in his last two games. As he's also conceded seven fouls in that time and has yet to score or assist this season, it's hard to count on Gavi when Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha dominate far more of the ball when trying to create chances.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nations League: Spain tops Portugal late to reach Final Four

Spain needed an 88th-minute goal to end its winless streak against Portugal and advance in the Nations League to complete the Final Four lineup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League

Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before the World Cup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Extends contract through 2026 Gavi signed a contract extension with Barcelona through 2026, it was announced Wednesday.

Impact Gavi's new contract isn't surprising with spirits high around the club despite Tuesday's loss to Bayern Munich. Between Pedri, Gavi and whomever eventually fills in for Sergio Busquets, the midfield is set for quite some time with Gavi tied down. While not the most lively fantasy option, Gavi logged five assists and scored two goals in his first pro campaign during the 2021/22 season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barça newcomers lead 3-0 win at Sevilla, Madrid beats Betis

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Koundé have all shown why Barcelona sold assets to sign them after helping lead a 3-0 victory at Sevilla

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs 60 minutes in draw Gavi created one chance from two crosses (one accurate) in 60 minutes of Saturday's scoreless draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gavi didn't have the best of games to open the season and was replaced by Frenkie de Jong with plenty of the match left to play. Given some of the changes to the roster, Gavi will have to re-establish his role if he's to garner fantasy relevance with a front line full of high-possession players.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spain celebrates rise of 'volcano' Gavi ahead of World Cup

Spain will enter the summer break at the top of its Nations League group and knowing that teenager Gavi Páez has what it takes to make it to the World Cup

JUNE 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Gavi's contract impasse at Barcelona and the problem of too much football Gavi has taken on a starring role for the Spanish national team, but his contract at Barcelona only has 12 months remaining

JUNE 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gavi becomes Spain's youngest goalscorer Gavi became Spain’s youngest ever goalscorer after netting against the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Sunday. The midfielder, aged...

JUNE 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ronaldo adds to record goal tally; Haaland, Gavi also score

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his world record-extending 116th and 117th goals for Portugal in the Nations League

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes shot in loss Gavi took a shot in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Gavi made an excellent first impression in his senior debut, both for Barcelona and for the Spanish National Team, and he finishes the campaign with two goals and five assists in 34 La Liga appearances (28 starts), plus four starts in the Champions League group stages. The 17-year-old is capable of putting in a shift on the wing, but his high-intensity style is best suited to midfield, and it's telling that he was still getting significant minutes even after all of the newcomers that were signed in the January transfer window. He'll look to continue his development and get even better next season.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Gavi sent in six crosses (one accurate), creating two chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Gavi sent in six crosses and created two chances, while also putting three shots in. The midfielder has really come into his own during his first season with the Barcelona first team. While the seven goal contributions might be disappointing the product on the pitch certainly hasn't been. The 17-year-old wonderkid looks set to dominate the Barcelona midfield for the foreseeable future.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight crosses in loss Gavi created one chance from eight crosses (two accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gavi did well offensively but also conceded a third yellow card in his last four starts between the league and UEL. Even with a decent attacking stat line, Gavi's tendency to foul makes him a less enticing fantasy prospect against Mallorca.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win off bench Gavi subbed into Sunday's match against Levante in the 57th minute, and he took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Gavi grabbed his fifth assist of the season Sunday after a clever dribble through a few defenders set up a pass for Pedri to slot home against Levante. Since Pedri's return from injury in January, 17-year-old Gavi has seen much less consistent playing time in midfield, but he's still a very talented option who will get some significant minutes on this young and exciting Barca team, even if he's not quite in the first-choice lineup.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona in Europa League; Chelsea in EPL action

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández won’t count on Dani Alves and Gavi Páez when the Catalan club hosts Galatasaray in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europea League

MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Provides assist in win Gavi made an assist, had one shot on goal, created one chance and drew six fouls during Sunday's 4-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Gavi once again drove opponents crazy with his non-stop movement and drew lots of fouls as a result. But some time he would break free and that happened in the 38th minute, when he appeared completely unmarked on the right side of the box before assisting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with a pinpoint pass. With two goals, three assists and a lot of things that don't figure on the stat sheet, the wonderkid is become more and more difficult to stop and to bench. Up next for him is Sunday's home match against Athletic Bilbao.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona scores late, stays unbeaten against rival Espanyol

Espanyol came within a minute of ending its 13-year winless run against Barcelona in the Spanish league after conceding in the sixth minute of stoppage time in a 2-2 draw at home

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores in win over Atletico Gavi scored a goal off his lone shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses and drew two fouls during Sunday's 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Gavi once again showed what he's capable of, displaying his playmaking skills while he was on the pitch and stepping into opposition's box to head home a cross from the right flank and make it 2-1 for Barca in the 21st minute. With two goals and two assists over his last five starts, the wonderkid will try to keep the momentum going on during next Sunday's derby against Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona, Bayern hamstrung by more virus cases

Pedri González and Ferran Torres have joined Barcelona’s list of players with COVID-19

JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Sevilla beats Atlético to close on leaders; Gavi leads Barça

Lucas Ocampos’ late goal has helped Sevilla beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 and move to within five points of Spanish league leader Real Madrid

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Madrid wins at Sociedad despite Benzema injury to grow lead

When Karim Benzema walked off injured, Vinícius Júnior and the rarely used Luka Jovic stepped up to secure Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad and increase its Spanish league le...

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press