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.

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are often compared, but also imitated in the words of football people like Gavi. A teammate of the 17-year-old star, the midfielder who came from the Barcelona youth ranks marked the pitch for him in relation to the Flea.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has named Lionel Messi as the only player ahead of his teammate Lamine Yamal in the game currently.