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'They have no f*cking idea!' - Barcelona star Gavi hits back at critics who claim he doesn't 'know how to play football' ahead of huge Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund

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<p>Barcelona midfielder Gavi hit back at his critics with a blunt response, telling them, "They have no f*cking idea," after being questioned by a reporter about concerns over his ability in midfield with the ball.   </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Gavi was questioned about the ongoing criticism regarding his ball control, with some suggesting he doesn't match the technical ability of his teammates. Additionally, he addressed his reputation as more of a 'hard-man' presence in midfield rather than a playmaker. The 20-year-old made his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gavi-acl-injury-better-person-team-mate-barcelona-life-lesson/blt46df8e91c30fd9ab" target="_blank">return from a year-long injury layoff</a> in November but has faced challenges in securing a spot in Hansi Flick's starting XI. The German head coach has favored the likes of Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, and Marc Casado, with Gavi reduced mostly to a squad role.  </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>“It’s true what you say. Many people think I don’t know how to play football. They have no f****** idea," Gavi told reporters on Tuesday (h/t <a href="https://www.football-espana.net/2025/04/08/they-have-no-f-idea-barcelona-star-gavi-gives-deafening-response-to-accusation" target="_blank">Football Espana</a>).  </p>

WHAT GAVI SAID

<p>The Catalans are set to face Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, April 9, followed by a La Liga game against Leganes on Saturday, April 12. Flick's men are currently leading the league with a four-point lead over rivals Real Madrid. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

'They have no f*cking idea!' - Barcelona star Gavi hits back at critics who claim he doesn't 'know how to play football' ahead of huge Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund | Goal.com

Gavi was blunt in his response to his critics ahead of Barcelona&apos;s Champions League quarter-finals clash against Borussia Dortmund.

&apos;They have no f*cking idea!&apos; - Barcelona star Gavi hits back at critics who claim he doesn&apos;t &apos;know how to play football&apos; ahead of huge Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund

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