Former Arsenal defender Gabriel reveals what controversial Luis Suarez called him during cup clash
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Former Arsenal defender Gabriel has revealed the details of his furious clash with Luis Suarez during Barcelona's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg victory over Valencia.
The pair were involved in a flashpoint during the match as the Uruguayan scored the only goal of the game to give his side a 1-0 lead going into the return fixture at the Mestalla.
Gabriel admitted Suarez used a derogatory term against him, but played down the incident insisting the former Liverpool man is the best striker in the world.
"These are matters for the pitch," the Brazilian told reporters.
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"He told me that I was a 'cagon' and I told him that he was a good player, that he was the best No. 9 in the world.
"But that stays on the pitch, now we forget it and that's it."
But in the nicest terms, a 'cagon' is said to be someone who is constantly fearful - and prone to defecating themselves, constantly.
Suarez has form for controversial on-pitch incidents having previously been involved in a biting storm with Giorgio Chiellini and being charged with racial abuse of Patrice Evra.
Valencia are bang in the tie as they bid to stop Barca winning a fourth successive Copa del Rey title.
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And the third-placed side in La Liga are confident heading into the home leg.
"We fought until the end as Marcelino wanted, it's the first battle and we had to give our all for the team," Gabriel added. "Now onto the next game.
"I don't see myself in the final yet, Barcelona are the best team in the world and we have to come out ready to make sure we are in the final."