Why Gavi apologized for his goal against Betis with Barcelona

Real Betis’ resistance in Montjuic lasted two minutes. The team led by Hansi Flick suffocated the rival from the beginning, with advanced pressure and an absolute monopoly on possession. A very difficult situation to defend for the green and white team, who conceded a goal on the first clear chance at the start. It was Pablo Martín Páez Gavirabetter known as Gavia native of Los Palacios, Seville, and raised in the green and white youth team, the author of the 1-0 score, which is why he apologized at the celebration.

The Andalusian’s gesture was surprising, since he has never – at least publicly – spoken about his past in the Real Betis youth team. Gavi, despite the unleashed euphoria of his teammates, did not celebrate the goal and apologized to the displaced fans.

Gavi grew up in the Betis youth academy

Gavi kicked a ball for the first time in La Liara, in his hometown. There he aroused the club’s interest and moved to the lower ranks of Real Betis where he left signs of his talent despite his precocity. The midfielder was already shining as a junior and a junior. One of its most powerful brands were the more than 100 goals who came to sign as a Betic for one season, regardless of his incredible qualities with the ball.

This progression made the big players pay attention to the qualities of Gavi, son of a former Betis employee. Barcelona was the team that finally took the cake, signing the con only 11 years old, when he was the star of Betis’ second-year team. The man went to Barcelona with his family and, after a year living on La Rambla, moved to La Masía. And since then it hasn’t stopped growing.

He left stages behind at breakneck speed until he debuted with the first team at just 17 years old, led by Koeman. Shortly after, he became the youngest Spanish player to play for the senior team under Luis Enrique… and he already has an enviable track record under his belt. Two Spanish Super Cups, a League and a Nations League, in addition to being one of those recognized in the last Euro Cup.