Barcelona are back where they belong — among Europe’s elite — and midfield dynamo Gavi couldn’t hide his pride after the Catalan giants sealed their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with a thrilling 5-3 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund.

“Nobody said it was easy. I’m proud of the team, we’re in the semis,” said Gavi, visibly emotional after the final whistle. His words perfectly summed up the drama and intensity of a quarter-final clash that tested Barça’s spirit and belief to the very limit.

The 20-year-old, who embodies the club’s fighting spirit and fearless identity, paid tribute to the collective effort that saw Barça withstand a late Dortmund surge. “We fought until the end, and that was what mattered,” he said. And fight they did — from the first kick to the last, Barcelona dug deep, overcame nerves, and delivered when it mattered most.

Gavi also underlined the significance of this achievement for a club in the middle of a generational shift. “It’s fantastic for us,” he declared. “Reaching the semifinals after six years is a significant achievement, bringing a positive outlook for the club’s future.”

As Barcelona fans dared to dream again, Gavi’s words struck a chord. After years of frustration in Europe, this run is more than just progression — it’s a symbol of resilience, of hope, and of a team finding its soul once more.