What happened: Barcelona midfielder Gavi said his on-field exchange with Vinicius Junior was part of football and should stay there. Speaking to Movistar after Barcelona's 2-0 win over Real Madrid on May 10, Gavi said he told Vinicius to "shut up" when the Madrid winger referenced the club's 15 European Cups, but added that Vinicius is a fantastic player and that both are fiery on the pitch.

Why it matters: The comments arrive a day after a title-deciding Clasico and help frame the flare-up as match emotion rather than a deeper feud. They also extend Gavi's effort to downplay the Vinicius clash after El Clasico as Barcelona close out the season as champions.

What to watch: Watch for any further reaction from Real Madrid or Vinicius after the postmatch quotes. Barcelona's next league match is away to Alaves on May 13 as the new champions play out the final stretch.