Gavi injured as Barcelona dominates Elche in 5-0 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
FC Barcelona secured a 5-0 victory over Elche at the Martínez Valero on August 23. The match was marked by Gavi's injury, as the midfielder left the pitch just before halftime after a heavy blow. He attempted to continue playing but was substituted after the 44th minute due to pain in his right leg. Barcelona's medical staff attended to him as he exited. The club awaits further medical examinations to assess the injury's severity, which overshadowed the emphatic win.
- •Barcelona wins 5-0 against Elche.
- •Gavi sustains a right leg injury before halftime.
- •Gavi was substituted in the 44th minute.
- •Medical tests will determine the extent of Gavi's injury.
- •Barcelona started the league campaign with a strong win.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Gavi, the only sour note in Barcelona's thrashing
"FC Barcelona’s 0-5 victory over Elche was overshadowed by Gavi’s injury at the Martínez Valero. The young Andalusian midfielder had to leave the pitch just before halftime after a heavy blow. His...
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