Gavi has cheeky praise for Frenkie de Jong after Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid

Barcelona midfielder Gavi offered cheeky praise to teammate Frenkie de Jong following their 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Speaking to Catalunya Radio, Gavi lauded De Jong's versatility and performance after the Dutchman came on at half-time, playing at right-back before shifting into midfield to help preserve the win.

The victory keeps Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table heading into the international break. Gavi also highlighted the intensity of facing Diego Simeone's side, describing the difficult atmosphere in the Spanish capital and praising Barcelona's second-half game management.