Pedri and Gavi combination marks out Spain’s strength as World Cup challengers
2 years, 4 months ago

Pedri and Gavi combination marks out Spain’s strength as World Cup challengers

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There is, even at this stage, an almost cliche aspect to referring to both Pedri and Gavi together; their age group, their club, their role in the team and their relative strengths all mark them out as being naturally twinned, the modern Spain’s version of Xavi and Andres Iniesta. This appearance makes him Spain’s youngest-ever player at the World Cup; his controlled and inch-perfect volley with 15 minutes to play further writes him into the record books as their youngest-ever scorer. Picking a favourite between the two is as pointless as any of Costa Rica’s defensive intentions on the day; Spain have them both, Spain play them both the manager trusts both implicitly.

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How Pedri harnessed his subtle genius to control Barcelona’s engine room
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Pedri harnessed his subtle genius to control Barcelona’s engine room

The Hindu  

There is a certain type of footballer that coaches love — the veritable teacher’s pet. I haven’t seen many talents like him.” Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, when asked about the height of Pedri’s ceiling, refused to define limits, instead saying, “Pedri had to find himself, we don’t know what his best version is because he’s so good, he …

Barcelona’s Pedri and the passes that show why he is different
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona’s Pedri and the passes that show why he is different

New York Times  

Barcelona really like playing Valencia. 🆚 @valenciacf – @FCBarcelona_es I 0-3 I 22′ 📺 @La1_tve#LaCopaMola🏆 I #CopadelReyMAPFRE pic.twitter.com/sJ3zPWVoMH — RFEF February 6, 2025 His pass in the build-up for Torres’ hat-trick — Barca’s fourth on the half-hour — wasn’t bad either… Pedri was subbed off after 64 minutes, having registered 81 touches, that assist, 60 completed passes from 65 attempts, …

Frustrated Barcelona fail to capitalise on Atletico La Liga slip
2 months, 1 week ago

Frustrated Barcelona fail to capitalise on Atletico La Liga slip

New Indian Express  

MADRID: Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race. Jules Kounde sent the visitors ahead early on but Mauro Arambarri levelled for Getafe in the first half and Barcelona could not break down Jose Bordalas' well-drilled side. The …

Pedri reveals fantasy football boost after Barcelona win: ‘I get more points’
7 months ago

Pedri reveals fantasy football boost after Barcelona win: ‘I get more points’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona midfielder Pedri expressed his delight after scoring …

Spain’s Pedri ruled out of rest of Euros and Kroos apologises for tournament-ending tackle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain’s Pedri ruled out of rest of Euros and Kroos apologises for tournament-ending tackle

Associated Press  

DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany — Spain midfielder Pedri has been ruled out of the rest of the European Championship following a hefty challenge from Toni Kroos, who has apologized to the youngster. That injury normally takes several weeks to recover from and so the 21-year-old will play no part in Tuesday’s semifinal against France or the final five days later should Spain …

Euro 2024: Spain vs Croatia: Pedri Gonzalez’s return to form is Spain’s key against Luka Modric’s Croatia
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Spain vs Croatia: Pedri Gonzalez’s return to form is Spain’s key against Luka Modric’s Croatia

The Hindu  

Spain’s Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez’s return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against Luka Modric’s dangerous Croatia. The Real Madrid midfielder, 38, is still the standard-bearer for his country and his midfield duel with Pedri lends a Clasico feel to the heavyweight clash in Berlin on June …

Rodri, Pedri and the midfield puzzle to decide Spain’s Euro 2024 fate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodri, Pedri and the midfield puzzle to decide Spain’s Euro 2024 fate

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For head coach Luis de la Fuente, his selection of Spain’s third …

La Liga: Barcelona Snatch Late Win Over Cadiz, Atletico Madrid Held to Goalless Draw by Real Betis
1 year, 7 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Snatch Late Win Over Cadiz, Atletico Madrid Held to Goalless Draw by Real Betis

News 18  

Pedri and Ferran Torres’ late strikes earned La Liga champions Barcelona a 2-0 win over Cadiz in their first competitive home game away from Camp Nou on Sunday. “I’m happy, quite satisfied with the team’s work and their positional play too, I think it’s a totally deserved victory,” said Barca coach Xavi Hernandez. At the other end Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre …

Pedri’s injury and what it means for Barcelona before a crucial run of games
2 years, 1 month ago

Pedri’s injury and what it means for Barcelona before a crucial run of games

New York Times  

If Barcelona boss Xavi has judged anything perfectly this season, it was his change of formation. Pedri and Gavi are essential to that style, and Xavi has now lost both of them for the second leg of his side’s Europa League play-off against Manchester United on Thursday. Barca could be without Pedri for nine games: Sunday’s match at home to …

La Liga: Pedri Guides Barcelona Past Villarreal to 11-point Lead
2 years, 1 month ago

La Liga: Pedri Guides Barcelona Past Villarreal to 11-point Lead

News 18  

Pedri’s strike earned Barcelona a battling 1-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Earlier Memphis Depay scored his first Atletico Madrid goal as Diego Simeone’s side beat Celta Vigo 1-0 to consolidate their position in fourth. It’s the fruit of work.” La Liga top scorer Robert …

Barcelona move six points clear in LaLiga after Pedri secures win at Girona
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona move six points clear in LaLiga after Pedri secures win at Girona

The Independent  

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Girona 0-1 Barcelona: Pedri grabs the winner for the second weekend running on his 100th appearance
2 years, 2 months ago

Girona 0-1 Barcelona: Pedri grabs the winner for the second weekend running on his 100th appearance

Daily Mail  

Pedri once again filled the boots of the suspended Robert Lewandowski to give Barcelona a narrow win over Girona that sends them six points clear at the top of LaLiga. Barcelona midfielder Pedri netted the winner on his 100th appearance for the LaLiga club The LaLiga leaders scraped to another nervy win, having won their last three matches 1-0 The …

World Cup: Jamie Carragher brands Pedri 'player of the tournament' 15 MINUTES into Spain's opener
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup: Jamie Carragher brands Pedri 'player of the tournament' 15 MINUTES into Spain's opener

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher only needed 15 minutes of Spain's opening World Cup tie against Costa Rica to label Pedri 'the player of the tournament so far'. Jamie Carragher labelled Pedri 'the player of the tournament so far' after just 15 minutes of Spain's opening World Cup win over Costa Rica on Wednesday night Carragher took to Twitter to heap praise on …

Pedri: Spain’s unique wonderkid who is ‘better than Iniesta’
2 years, 4 months ago

Pedri: Spain’s unique wonderkid who is ‘better than Iniesta’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona midfielder Pedri will turn 20 years old …

Gavi and Pedri included as Spain World Cup squad confirmed for Qatar 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Gavi and Pedri included as Spain World Cup squad confirmed for Qatar 2022

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Long-term stalwarts of the national team include full-backs Dani Carvajal and Jordi …

Gerard Pique tips Barcelona midfielder Pedri to become best player in the world
2 years, 10 months ago

Gerard Pique tips Barcelona midfielder Pedri to become best player in the world

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique believes Spain midfielder Pedri …

Pedri Masterclass Sees off Sevilla and Sends Barcelona Second in La Liga
2 years, 11 months ago

Pedri Masterclass Sees off Sevilla and Sends Barcelona Second in La Liga

News 18  

A wonder-goal from Pedri proved the difference for Barcelona on Sunday as a 1-0 win over Sevilla sent Xavi Hernandez’s side up to second in La Liga for the first time this season. Victory continues Barcelona’s recent surge as they backed up their 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid before the international break with a convincing win against the team who …

Barcelona's Pedri agrees new contract with 1 billion euro release clause
3 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona's Pedri agrees new contract with 1 billion euro release clause

The Hindu  

Barcelona's teenage midfielder Pedri has agreed a new contract until 2026 including a release clause of 1 billion euros, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday. Pedri, 18, has quickly developed into one of Barca's best players little more than a year after joining the club in 2020 from second division side Las Palmas for five million euros. He made 53 …

Barcelona prodigy Pedri is back in training just FIVE days after winning Olympic silver with Spain
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona prodigy Pedri is back in training just FIVE days after winning Olympic silver with Spain

Daily Mail  

Barcelona sensation Pedri has been back in the running at the club's training ground ahead of the new LaLiga campaign on Sunday – just five days after his punishing schedule last season came to a close at the Olympic Games. Pedri played 4,996 minutes last season, turning out 73 times for club and country in his first term for Barca, …

Patience for Pedri, the new star of Barcelona’s reluctant evolution
3 years, 7 months ago

Patience for Pedri, the new star of Barcelona’s reluctant evolution

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When Barcelona’s butchered finances were laid bare last week and the prospect …

Uncapped Barcelona midfielder Pedri called up for Spain ahead of World Cup qualifiers
4 years ago

Uncapped Barcelona midfielder Pedri called up for Spain ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Firstpost  

Pedri has been one of the stars of the season in La Liga after establishing himself as a key creator in Barca’s midfield. Barcelona midfielder Pedri was called up to the Spain squad for the first time on Monday ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Greece, Georgia and Kosovo. Likened to former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, Pedri will …

Pedri brings back brilliance to Barçelona midfield
4 years, 1 month ago

Pedri brings back brilliance to Barçelona midfield

Hindustan Times  

It’s no coincidence that Pedri González conjures up those flashes of exquisite playmaking brilliance that Barcelona fans have been longing for since the days of Andrés Iniesta. If suddenly you hear Leo, you know you have give him the ball because he will create danger and end up scoring like always.” Impressed by the poise of his teenage teammate, striker …

AP Interview: Pedri brings back brilliance to Barça midfield
4 years, 1 month ago

AP Interview: Pedri brings back brilliance to Barça midfield

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — It’s no coincidence that Pedri González conjures up those flashes of exquisite playmaking brilliance that Barcelona fans have been longing for since the days of Andrés Iniesta. If suddenly you hear Leo, you know you have give him the ball because he will create danger and end up scoring like always.” Impressed by the poise of his …

La Liga: Barcelona Thrive in New System Without Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann
4 years, 3 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Thrive in New System Without Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann

News 18  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman unleashed an unorthodox system and left out the club’s two biggest signings for Tuesday’s La Liga trip to Real Valladolid but the plan paid off as his side put in one of their best performances in a splendid 3-0 win. Needing a response to a sluggish 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday, the Dutch coach dropped …

FC Barcelona drawn against Real Madrid in clásico Copa del Rey semi-final
6 years, 1 month ago

FC Barcelona drawn against Real Madrid in clásico Copa del Rey semi-final

The Independent  

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