A discreet moment marked the Spanish Supercup final. Gavi thanked Florentino Perez, President of Real Madrid. It was a gesture of gratitude that took everyone by surprise.

The Spanish Supercup final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona took football fans by surprise. Barça triumphed 5-2 and confirmed their superiority on the pitch. But beyond the result, an unexpected exchange attracted attention: Gavi’s gesture of gratitude to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

This moment, which went almost unnoticed, surprised those who noticed it. Why would a Barça player thank the president of Real Madrid? The story goes back to November 2023, when Gavi was going through one of the most difficult periods of his young career. During a Euro 2024 qualifier against Georgia, Gavi, then aged 19, suffered a serious injury. A ruptured cruciate ligament kept him off the pitch for almost a year. It was a blow that could have put the brakes on a player who was already a key figure for Barça and the Spanish national team.

During his convalescence, Gavi received many messages of support. Among them was an unexpected letter that left a lasting impression on the young midfielder. Florentino Perez, president of Real Madrid, wrote him a heartfelt letter of encouragement. This gesture, coming from the head of a rival club, touched the player deeply.

Gavi thanks Florentino Perez after the Superclasico

After the final in Jeddah, Gavi took the opportunity to thank Florentino Perez in person. According to sources close to the event, the Blaugrana player approached the Madrid president and said: ‘I wanted to thank you for the letter you sent me when I was injured. This acknowledgement from Gavi, in a moment of joy for Barça, shows the young player’s sincere gratitude.

Today, Gavi has regained his form and his key role in Xavi Hernandez’s squad. In the Spanish Supercup, he was decisive. In the semi-final, he scored against Athletic Bilbao to launch his team to victory. In the final, he shone with his intensity and balance, helping his team to dominate against Real Madrid.