After seven games played, Barcelona remains undefeated in the league, with one point ahead of his rivals in the Clasico.
Real Madrid's 5-2 defeat in the derby against Atlético de Madrid gave the Hansi Flick team an ideal boost before receiving Real Sociedad, but it had to fight her Basque visitors.
Alvaro Odriozola created the surprise at the start of the match for Real, before Jules Koundé equalized before the break.
Robert Lewandowski continued his return in force with a victorious goal at the time of play, while Lamine Yamal, again in good shape, impressed by entering the 30th minute.
Flick greeted the return of his young player, after his frustration linked to the Ballon d'Or, but he also praised the performance of Pedri, who is maintained in great shape.
The Canarian is now indisputably the first choice in the Flickian midfielder, alongside Frenkie de Jong, and he will be a major asset against PSG in the midst of the UEFA Champions League.
“Pedri is special. He's an excellent player. He progresses in his role as a leader. He's a crazy and very important player ”
In -shape Pedri
“Pedri is special. He's an excellent player. He progresses in his role as a leader. He's a crazy and very important player ”according to Marca.
“When he's on the ground, he's everywhere. He gives us control of the ball and knows which post he should be at any time. It is very good. »»
“With Frenkie, they organized and transformed the team. I really appreciate seeing them play together right now. »»
With 37 appearances out of 38 in Liga last season, including 35 as a holder, Pedri displays an intact endurance during the first weeks of the 2025/26 season.
He is the only player in the Flick workforce to have been holder in the eight games so far, including the Champions League opening match against Newcastle United.
