A punishment and Gavi's situation draw attention in the first half of Barça-Getafe

Barça is already leading Getafe 2-0 at the end of the first half. The first 45 minutes at Johan Cruyff Stadium have shown a dominant and effective Barça in the final third. Olmo's movement and Ferran Torres's finishing have made the difference offensively: the "7" has scored both goals for his team.

However, the most talked-about topic in the stands had nothing to do with what happened on the field. The latest news about Gavi and a new punishment from Flick have overshadowed everything. These two matters have sparked conversation among journalists, fans, and club members present at the stadium.

Maximum concern for Gavi

The Andalusian midfielder has continued to endure an ordeal with his knee since November 2023. It was then that he tore his cruciate ligament during a match with the Spanish national team. Since that serious injury, Gavi hasn't managed to return to his best form, and the alarm are ringing again.

In recent weeks, Gavi has had to stop due to new discomfort in his operated knee. The club's medical staff initially opted for a conservative treatment. The idea was to avoid surgery, but the progress hasn't been the desired one.

As explained by the COPE network before the match, it's most likely that Gavi will end up undergoing another procedure. Helena Condis has pointed out that tomorrow there will be a key meeting between the footballer and Barça's doctors. In that meeting, the specialists will recommend that he undergo an arthroscopy to clean the affected area.

Flick's punishment and Ferran Torres's response

The other main focus of interest has been the new punishment imposed by Hansi Flick. The German coach had already left Koundé out last season for arriving late to a pre-match talk. Today, the story has repeated itself with Marcus Rashford as the main character.

The English forward has been left out of the starting eleven for that disciplinary reason. Flick hasn't hesitated to apply the same standard and send a clear message to the locker room: discipline is non-negotiable. The decision surprised many, but it showed the coach's firmness in his management of the group.

In his place, Ferran Torres has come in and is responding in the best possible way. The Valencian already has two goals at halftime and has become the most decisive man in the match. This performance boosts his confidence and highlights Flick's decision to reward commitment and seriousness.

Despite Marcus Rashford's punishment, Barça goes into halftime with the lead on the scoreboard. Meanwhile, Gavi and his medical issues remain a top concern.