Watch: Barcelona star makes a brutal challenge on Real Madrid target during training | OneFootball

Barcelona star Gavi’s competitive edge was on full display in Spain’s latest training session as they continue to prepare for the World Cup.

A clip that has quickly circulated on social media shows the Barcelona midfielder flying into a late challenge on teammate Rodri.

The tackle sent the Manchester City midfielder to the ground. Training-ground challenges are quite common, but the intensity of this one has caught everyone’s attention.

Gavi has a reputation for playing every game on the edge, and it looks like he has taken the same competitive spirit into training sessions as well.

Gavi’s trademark intensity on display

One of the fiercest competitors in football, Gavi rarely holds back, and this latest incident was another example of his relentless approach.

Rodri has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks, and this dimension adds another layer to Gavi’s tackle.

A true Culer, Gavi’s hatred for Barcelona’s arch-rivals is well documented, and this clip has prompted speculation along these lines.

Even aside from that angle, Gavi’s willingness to fight for every ball has made him a favourite among supporters and an important part of Luis de la Fuente’s setup.

Important season ahead for the Barcelona star

Gavi’s last couple of seasons have been really torrid, with the Spaniard enduring a couple of lengthy injury layoffs.

Rodri is a key operator for Spain. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

His participation in the World Cup was not certain, but his performances in the final few weeks of the season after returning from injury made his call-up possible.

Moments like the challenge on Rodri are an indication that Gavi looks fully locked in for the upcoming marquee tournament.

Although unlikely to get a start, at least initially, the 21-year-old is set to play a crucial role off the bench, and there can be no doubt that his trademark intensity will be on display whenever he takes to the pitch.