Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager's devastating showing in Wednesday's 5-1 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis.

"After Lionel Messi, he is our best player," Barcelona midfielder Gavi said about Yamal after the forward recorded an assist and scored the fifth goal to round out the thrashing of Betis.

Since making his first-team debut as a 15-year-old in 2023, Yamal has become a regular for club and country. "He will surely be at Barça for many years, like Pedri and Gavi... They will [all ...

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Lamine Yamal and Gavi Páez scored to lead Barcelona past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and into the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday. Gavi scored in the 17th minute of the ...