Barcelona star Gavi has this week moved to lavish the ultimate praise on teammate Lamine Yamal.This comes fresh off another dazzling performance on the part of the latter, on Wednesday

Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager's devastating showing in Wednesday's 5-1 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis.

FC Barcelona's Gavi rated his teammate Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world behind only Lionel Messi, after both men scored against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey

Barcelona cruised into the Copa del Rey quarters with a 5-1 win over Real Betis. Gavi broke the deadlock after receiving a ball from Dani Olmo in the box and his close control skills helped him drive a low roller home.

Barca are on a roll before a crucial part of the season and made light work of Betis to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals

Four days after winning the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona must turn their attention to their Copa del Rey round of 16 match against Real Betis.

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will make five big changes to his line up when the Catalans host Real Betis in Montjuic for a Copa del Rey last 16 clash on Wednesday

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was left pleased after their Copa del Rey rout of Real Betis on Wednesday night. Barca won 5-1 via goals from Gavi, Jules Kounde, Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. Flick later expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his young team.

Barcelona will be eyeing further cup success in the Copa del Rey, and they are on course to reach the quarter-finals after taking an early lead in their last 16 clash against Real Betis.Hansi Flick

Barcelona followed up its rout of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has lavished praise on his teammate Lamine Yamal following the team’s comprehensive 5-1 win over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey’s round of 16 at the Barcelona Olympic Stadium on Wednesday,