Pedri: Scholes & Grealish Praise Barcelona Star After UCL
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- * Pedri's Performance: Pedri had an outstanding performance in Barcelona's 2-1 Champions League win against Newcastle.
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* Pedri‘s Performance: Pedri had an outstanding performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 Champions League win against Newcastle. He dominated possession, with 113 touches adn 93 passes (91.4% completion rate) – more than any other player on the pitch.
* praise from Others:
* Paul Scholes: Called Pedri his “new favorite footballer” on Instagram.
* Jack Grealish: Said Pedri and Frenkie de Jong are “a joy to watch.”
* Anthony gordon: Acknowledged that Barcelona’s ball control,led by Pedri,was superior to anything he’s experienced in the premier League.
* Pedri’s Development: He has remained fit and excelled in a deeper midfield role since Hansi Flick became manager in the summer of 2024, overcoming previous injury struggles.
* Game Impact: Pedri controlled the game, especially during the seven minutes of stoppage time, effectively shutting down Newcastle’s comeback attempt after Anthony Gordon scored.
* Barcelona’s Possession: Barcelona had 63.8% possession during the match.