NEWSPAPER – Against Sevilla, Barça dominated without worrying their opponent. It was without counting on a new goal from Pedri, who offered victory to his team.
«He can go down in history“Explains Monchi, the sporting director of Seville this Sunday evening. For his part, Xavi did not miss this new opportunity to praise his young midfielder. “Pedri is already a leader. There are different leaders on the ground. We have a lot of leaders like Pique, Busquets, Alba, Ter Stegen, Alves, Araujo, and now Pedri.»
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This Sunday evening, the former Las Palmas once again dazzled Camp Nou with all his class. A sublime strike to deceive Yassine Bounou in the 72nd and give his side the advantage, while Barça, dominating from the start, was looking in vain for this opener (19 shots in total for the Catalans).
‘He’s Iniesta’s clone, with Leo tunes’
«It’s crazy, I feel very lovedreacted Pedro González López, his real name, after the meeting. They (the supporters, Editor’s note) made me feel very welcome from day one. They deserve it because they are the best fans.»
Yet the most highlighted player in recent weeks by Barça aficionados, the native of the Canary Islands refutes star status. “No, we are all leaders. It’s a group. Things are looking up and I’m very happy with the victory. We know it’s difficult, but we are Barça and we have to fight to be the first.»
This Monday, on the other side of the Pyrenees, Pedri makes everyone agree. Starting with the Catalan press. “Pedri’s genius solved Barca’s game against SevillaWrite the Sports world in its columns this Monday morning. His presence in midfield gives Barca impressive authority. With his humility and his football, Pedri will get where he wants. He is Iniesta’s clone, with airs of Leo.»
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The magician Pedri Potter
For its part, the Madrid press also resolves to succumb to the ardor of the 19-year-old. “Pedri triggers madness. We are talking about a Ballon d’Or in the making, explains the daily AS. The Camp Nou surrendered to the magic of Pedri ‘Potter’ so much that ten minutes after the match ended his name was still chanted in the stands.»
This Monday morning, however, the most beautiful praise comes from everyday life Brand, another major newspaper in the capital. “Impossible not to succumb to the charms of the Barça midfielder. Impossible. From a football perspective, it might seem like he’s been in the elite, due to the way he’s played, for ages. A player who is called upon to lead Spanish football in the next decade. There is not much more to add on Pedri“Concludes soberly Marca. The new Messi(e) has arrived.
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