Video: Gavi carries injured Sergino Dest on his back to Barcelona’s team hotel

Barcelona booked their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, thanks to a well-fought 2-1 win over Galatasaray on Thursday night.

The victory in Istanbul helped them seal the Round of 16 tie 2-1 on aggregate, with the Catalans now heading into this weekend’s El Clasico with full of confidence.

However, Sergino Dest’s injury in the second half was Barca’s only setback in the game as the American international limped off the pitch around the 56th-minute mark. He was eventually subbed off in favour of Ronald Araujo.

Shortly after the game, Dest was spotted returning to the hotel in Istanbul on Gavi’s back, leaving the Barcelona fans amused.

Video: Gavi carrying Dest to the hotel. https://t.co/RG2tksdK38

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Dest’s apparent injury could serve as a major blow for not only Barcelona but also the USMNT, as the American was named in Gregg Berhalter’s roster ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica.

As for Barcelona, Dest’s momentary absence may not be too consequential for Xavi, who was expected to field Dani Alves in the right-back position in the upcoming El Clasico.

But the Spaniard will be hoping to have Dest back in action soon, preferably after the end of the international break. Reports suggest the former Ajax fullback has picked up a muscle tear in his thigh, with initial reports not generating a positive outlook.