In one of the most memorable moments of the Champions League this season, Barcelona achieved a historic victory over Benfica in an exciting match that ended with the Catalan team winning 5-4 at the Estadio da Luz in Portugal.
The match witnessed dramatic fluctuations that sometimes seemed to favor the Portuguese team, but Barcelona managed to come back in the final minutes to claim victory thanks to their incredible fighting spirit.
This victory was not just a win but a testament to the team’s return to strong competition in European tournaments, with a dramatic storyline that made the match the talk of the town.
At the heart of this thrilling match, according to information reported by the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” Gavi revealed important details during the half-time break. He spoke about the actions of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who made a brief visit to the bathroom for three minutes between the two halves.
This short break was not just a physical pause but a pivotal moment in revitalizing the team’s spirit. After his return, Szczesny was more active and enthusiastic, beginning to motivate his teammates and calm the atmosphere after their poor first-half performance.
Gavi revealed that Szczesny apologized to his teammates for the mistakes he made in the first half, emphasizing, “I am responsible for these mistakes, and I am here to help you correct the situation.”
These words sent a strong message to everyone that the team needed to overcome the first-half errors and focus on turning the result around.
Gavi continued by discussing how Szczesny motivated the team, saying, “After Szczesny returned to the pitch, he began to motivate us greatly, telling us it was time to show our best and correct the situation.”
This motivation seemed to have a significant impact on everyone, as team spirit noticeably returned in the second half, paving the way for Barcelona to come back in the match and rise strongly.