
Pedri Shines with Barcelona, Compared to Messi in the Champions League
Pedri delivered another exceptional performance with Barcelona against Newcastle at St. James' Park in the Champions League, confirming his ability to turn outstanding displays into a regular occurrence, similar to what Lionel Messi used to do, according to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo".
The newspaper highlighted that Pedri was key in controlling the rhythm of the match, leading the team during its toughest moments after Newcastle narrowed the gap, successfully calming the game when necessary and speeding it up when needed, ultimately securing the victory with great confidence.
The report also emphasized that Barcelona's win relied on three main pillars: defensive solidity, the effectiveness of Marcus Rashford, who continued to shine by scoring two goals, and finally, Pedri's crucial presence in the final minutes, where he was the most influential in maintaining the score.
The newspaper added that Pedri is beginning to receive widespread recognition from football legends, including Paul Scholes, the Manchester United legend, who recently described him as his new favorite player.
With his consistent performances, Pedri is solidifying his status as one of Barcelona's brightest stars, continuing to follow in Messi's footsteps by turning the extraordinary into a recurring scene in every match.
The newspaper highlighted that Pedri was key in controlling the rhythm of the match, leading the team during its toughest moments after Newcastle narrowed the gap, successfully calming the game when necessary and speeding it up when needed, ultimately securing the victory with great confidence.
The report also emphasized that Barcelona's win relied on three main pillars: defensive solidity, the effectiveness of Marcus Rashford, who continued to shine by scoring two goals, and finally, Pedri's crucial presence in the final minutes, where he was the most influential in maintaining the score.
The newspaper added that Pedri is beginning to receive widespread recognition from football legends, including Paul Scholes, the Manchester United legend, who recently described him as his new favorite player.
With his consistent performances, Pedri is solidifying his status as one of Barcelona's brightest stars, continuing to follow in Messi's footsteps by turning the extraordinary into a recurring scene in every match.