Barcelona’s Gavi injured himself early in the match against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday evening. The incident occurred in the 9th minute when Gavi collided with Alaves’ Konecny during an aerial duel. Gavi was unable to continue and was substituted in the 15th minute. His injury, which caused concern, led to his immediate transfer to the hospital for medical examinations. Fortunately, it was later confirmed that Gavi was “conscious and in good condition,” ruling out any severe head injuries.
Injury and Hospitalization
After the collision, both Gavi and Konecny were treated on the field before being taken to the hospital by ambulance for further assessments. Gavi’s injury raised alarms among Barcelona fans, but medical officials assured that the injury wasn’t serious. Alaves’ Konecny also received treatment and was transferred to the hospital for precautionary checks.
A Goalless First Half
The game continued with both teams playing hard, but no goals were scored before halftime. Barcelona struggled to find their rhythm after losing Gavi early in the match, and despite their dominance, they couldn’t break through Alaves’ defense. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.
Barcelona’s Current Standing
With this result, Barcelona remains in third place in the La Liga standings with 42 points, 7 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid sits in second place with 48 points. Deportivo Alaves, meanwhile, is still fighting relegation, sitting in 18th place with only 21 points.
What’s Next for Barcelona
As Barcelona prepares for their upcoming fixtures, the club will be anxiously awaiting updates on Gavi’s condition. His absence could have a significant impact on their midfield, and the team will be hoping for a speedy recovery to continue their push in La Liga.
