Scholes and Grealish praise Pedri: Brilliant performance in the Champions League

Pedri Shines in Barcelona’s Champions League Victory

Pedri’s performance in the Champions League match between Barcelona and Newcastle United has drawn praise from various figures in football. The Spanish midfielder was key in Barcelona’s 2-1 victory, demonstrating his quality and leadership on the field. Jack Grealish and Paul Scholes highlighted Pedri’s performance after the match. Scholes, through a post on Instagram, expressed his admiration for the player, calling him “my new favorite footballer.” Grealish, for his part, commented on his social media that Pedri and Frenkie de Jong are “a pleasure to watch play”. Pedri, who has overcome the injuries that plagued him in the past, has established himself as a fundamental player in the scheme of the team led by Hansi Flick. In the match against Newcastle, Pedri demonstrated his influence on the game, excelling in ball possession and playmaking. The player had 113 touches and completed 93 passes with 91.4% accuracy, surpassing all players on the field.

Pedri’s impact on the game was especially evident in the seven minutes of added time, where he controlled the ball and secured Barcelona’s victory. Anthony Gordon, Newcastle player, acknowledged Barcelona’s superiority in ball possession, highlighting the fluidity and combination of the Spanish team’s midfielders.

“I think the way they kept possession was a learning experience. We don’t play against that type of style in England, at least not at that level.”

Anthony Gordon

Pedri played a key role in the previous season, in which Barcelona won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. In the current season, Pedri has participated in Barcelona’s five matches, keeping the team undefeated in the league and at the start of the Champions League.