Gavi omitted from Barcelona's El Clasico loss to Real Madrid

Barcelona midfielder Gavi was left on the bench during the 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid on October 25, marking his first complete absence from an El Clasico since joining the first team. Hansi Flick's decision not to play Gavi raises questions about his current role amid increasing competition for midfield spots. Despite his past performances in high-stakes matches, Gavi has only started twice this season and has seen limited playing time. With several strong contenders emerging in the squad, his situation could lead to further challenges in securing minutes. The coming months will be crucial for Gavi to re-enter Flick's plans as January approaches.

• 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona midfielder’s El Clasico omission raises fresh questions over his role at club