With 18 years just turned, Pedri was providential for Barça. Something more than that. Is veering to hero of barcelonismo. Beyond Jordi Alba, who scored the goal and assisted De Jong, the canary leadership in the 75 minutes he was on the field and, above all, his heroics throwing himself at Isak and crashing into the pole for save the 2-2, they are from the gestures that fill people with illusion. Besides being a huge defensive action, it was brave and epic. Pedri knew perfectly what entering with that vehemence to the ball, and with the momentum he carried, he had no choice but to crash with rival wood. But he didn't care. Or he didn't think about it. AND saved the goal, which earned him the mass congratulations of his colleagues.
It was his last action in the match, as he was replaced by Miralem Pjanic. “It was just the hit, but I am happy to help in that defensive play, “said the canary. At 18, that gesture of commitment was exemplary.