Gavi Travels to Jeddah to Support Barcelona in Super Cup Final Despite Injury

09 January 2026at18:20

Barcelona midfielder Gavi will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to support his team in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 8:00 PM Saudi time at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The midfielder has been sidelined for over three months due to a right knee cartilage injury, with his recovery period estimated to be between four and five months. Despite his injury, Gavi wishes to be present to support his team in their first final of the season.

In related news, Andreas Christensen will remain in Barcelona to continue his recovery from a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury he sustained in December. João Cancelo will also not be in Saudi Arabia, as he is undergoing a medical examination and will train in Barcelona.

Q&A

Why is Gavi traveling to Jeddah for the Super Cup final despite being injured?

Gavi is traveling to Jeddah to offer his support to his Barcelona teammates in their Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid, despite being sidelined for over three months with a right knee cartilage injury, with a recovery period estimated at four to five months.

Which other key Barcelona players will miss the Spanish Super Cup final?

Andreas Christensen will remain in Barcelona to continue his recovery from a partial tear of his left knee's anterior cruciate ligament, while João Cancelo is also absent to undergo medical examinations and train in Barcelona.

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Gavi Travels to Jeddah to Support Barcelona in Super Cup Final Despite Injury

Q&A

Why is Gavi traveling to Jeddah for the Super Cup final despite being injured?

Which other key Barcelona players will miss the Spanish Super Cup final?

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