The craftsman of this ascent was Pedri, author of the first goal of the evening for the Hansi Flick team with a magnificent shot framed in the skylight.
After the match, Pedri confided in Movistar+ (via MD). He gave his opinion on the progress of the match in Valence and the way in which Barcelona managed to return to the match in the second period. He also mentioned his goal.
“We knew that it would not be easy terrain, we knew that they were not going to make our task with the ball and that it was difficult for us. In the second half, we had more possession, Raphinha found himself between the lines.
Pedri, in good shape this season with Barça
“They always tell me to shoot, and today I tried. My first strike of the left foot was not terrible, but the second returned. »»
Pedri “does not understand” the Levante penalty
Pedri was also asked about the controversial decision to grant a penalty to Levante after Alejandro Balde was tried for hand by hand by referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, also in charge of the last clasico of the previous season, where a similar incident had occurred with Aurélien Tchouameni.
“” We were recently given a conference at the Cité des Hands. Last season, Tchouameni's hand in Montjuïc was clearly a hand for me, but it was not and they whistled it, so much the better. What they will whistle will be. In truth, I do not understand, but it should be explained to everyone. »» Pedri has made a fantastic start to the season, remaining one of the best fields in world football. Barcelona has the incredible chance to have a player of his caliber, and so far, he is about to reissue his performances from last season.