'Better no.9 than Haaland': Fans react as Gavi's goal v Norway carries Spain to Euros

Spain's national team secured their spot at the Euros 2024 thanks to an unexpected hero.

Gavi, donning the no. 9 jersey, took on a striker's role v Norway, and his goal in the 49th minute proved to be the game-changer.

The Ballon d'Or contender, Erling Haaland, who also wore the iconic shirt number, failed to make any impact on the game whatsoever, with game ending 1-0 in Spain's favour.

Culers were quick to declare the Barcelona youngster a better no.9 that Haaland.

Hucho: "Gavi is not even a Striker yet he's a better #9 than Haaland"

Iamdatdude: "Erling Haaland is getting owned by Gavi who is a midfielder. This is your balon d'Or winner? Dude is ghosting against Laporte, who plays in the desert league FFS."

It's Gavi's fifth goal in 25 appearances for La Roja. Not bad for a 19-year-old!

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