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,

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.

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. Gavi and Jules Koundé scored a goal each in the first half-hour and Raphinha,