Barcelona was quick to impose its rhythm this afternoon against Girona. From the 13th minute, the prodigy Pedri, positioned in a three-way midfielder alongside Frenkie de Jong and Casado, opened the scoring with a superb individual action. Served at the entrance to the area, the 22-year-old Spanish midfielder eliminated his opponent with an oriented control before positioning himself in front of the goal. With a precise and instinctive left shot, he found the inside of Gazzaniga's post, helpless on his line.
This goal rewards a totally controlled start by Hansi Flick's men, dominating both possession and intensity. True to his football, Pedri confirmed that he remains one of Barça's most decisive elements. An opening score which perfectly illustrates Catalan superiority at the start of the derby, where Girona is currently struggling to exist.
