Story byBarcelona midfielder picks his La Masia XI, includes surprising namesBarca UniversalMon, December 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM UTC·2 min readAfter wrapping up his conversation with Mundo Deportivo, which focused mainly on his recovery process, Barcelona midfielder Gavi suggested something different to close the interview. The outlet mentions that he asked for a short quiz. This time, however, he wanted to change the theme and make it more personal. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInstead of analysing current form or picking the best players available today, Gavi decided to look back. He challenged himself to build a starting XI made up exclusively of teammates he had played alongside during his formative years at Barcelona. The selection was not guided by tactics, status, or present-day performance. It was built from memory, emotion, and shared moments inside the dressing room at La Masia and during his first steps as a professional footballer. Who features in Gavi’s La Masia XI?The midfielder opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation and mixed different generations of academy players with whom he still maintains a close bond. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn goal, he chose his close friend Ander Astralaga, a goalkeeper he knows well from their youth-team days. Gavi’s La Masia XI.