March 15, 2026 will live long in the memory of Gavi. The midfielder is back. The Andalusian returned to action this afternoon against Sevilla at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys and leaves behind a serious injury he suffered in August, which forced him to undergo surgery at the end of September. Interestingly, in 2024, when he returned to the pitch after a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, it was also against Sevilla, a match that Barcelona won and in which he also wore the captain's armband.

Hansi Flick has always been with me, like a father, and I am very grateful to him

Gavi

From the moment Gavi came on to warm up in the final stretch of the match, the Spotify Camp Nou began to chant his name. Finally, in the 82nd minute, Hansi Flick brought on the home-grown player. The crowd rose to its feet to welcome the Andalusian, who has put behind him more than six months on the sidelines due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. As soon as he stepped onto the pitch, Araujo handed him the captain's armband, just as Pedri did in October 2024 when he returned from a torn ligament.

my Gavi is back😭❤❤ pic.twitter.com/QRqiZAxFvt

— 𝐹𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓂𝒶 (@fpedrii8) March 15, 2026

The process has been more painful and the day-to-day has been more difficult

Gavi

Gavi has missed 40 games this season. With the one against Sevilla this afternoon, he has only participated in three, including the matches against Mallorca and Levante at the beginning of the season, all in LaLiga. The return of the midfielder is undoubtedly one of the images of the day. The player from Los Palacios y Villafranca returned to competition 205 days later. At the end of the match, his teammates looked for him to hug him and congratulate him on his return to the pitch.

Sincere and emotional

Gavi admitted that he had a very hard time and highlighted the figure of Hansi Flick. "It has been very hard, more than the other time. It has been the most painful process and it has cost me more day by day. The feeling in the Camp Nou, with my people, with the fans, is unique and I am very happy. Hansi Flick has always been with me, like a father. I am very grateful to him. He has always trusted me," said the Barcelona player.