Pedri admits Barcelona teammate was ‘devastated’ after Benfica clash | OneFootball

Barcelona star Pedri has provided an insight into the disappointment of teammate Pau Cubarsí, following the club’s latest outing.

Barcelona were of course back in action on Wednesday night, making the trip to Portugal for a Champions League first-leg meeting with Benfica.

When all was said and done, the Blaugrana emerged triumphant, thanking a solitary goal on the part of Raphinha for a 1-0 result.

For the aforementioned Pau Cubarsí, though, the clash nevertheless marked one to forget.

Afforded a starting berth in Lisbon by boss Hansi Flick, the Spaniard lasted only a little over 20 minutes, before being shown a straight red card for a last-man challenge.

Speaking to the media in the game’s aftermath, Pedri was therefore drawn on the wellbeing of his young teammate.

And the midfielder went on to admit:

“Cubarsí told us that he was devastated because of the red card… It’s complicated, but we’re going to support him in the dressing room. We are happy with him.”

Cono Laird – GSFN