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I’ve been dreaming of this moment’ – Gavi revels in Barcelona return as midfielder receives standing ovation and captain’s armband after long injury hell finally ends
Gavi returned to action after almost a year as he received standing ovation and the captain's armband after stepping onto the pitch.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
On Sunday, Barcelona welcomed the young midfielder, who had been out of action since November 2023 after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Spain’s Euro 2024 qualifying game against Georgia. After missing the entire 2023-24 campaign, the European Championship this summer, and the start of the current season, the Spaniard got back on the pitch during Barcelona’s 5-1 thumping of Sevilla in La Liga.
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