€100m Barcelona star continues to step up when the team needs him | OneFootball

FC Barcelona managed to come away from Lisbon with a massive victory over SL Benfica. An all-time classic for sure in the UEFA Champions League, but it was one where luck was the main factor that dictated the winner. For both sides, Barcelona and Benfica, there were moments where fortune favored the brave.

Ultimately, however, amidst all the chaos and intensity across the pitch that saw passes fly from one side to another and players tussle and fall, there was one bright light for Barcelona that kept order. As he has managed to do all season, Pedri stepped up once again in the team’s moment of need.

As highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, in his 23rd consecutive start of the season, Pedri was the magician who helped Barcelona mount an incredible comeback. Against all odds, even when the team was trailing miserably, the Spaniard linked up with his teammates and created opportunities that enabled others to shine.

Especially in the 86th minute, when Barcelona were losing 4-3, it was Pedri who delivered the perfect cross right into the path of Spanish teammate Eric Garcia, who made sure to make it count. His header, which found the back of the net, would then spur on Barcelona and lead them to their eventual victory.

With this performance, as MD highlights, the €100 million-rated Spanish midfielder continues to showcase why he has a case to be the world’s best midfielder right now. His composure, technical ability, creative sense, and positioning are just a few special traits of his that make him such a special talent as well.

Despite being still only 22 years old, Pedri has made a place for himself among the world’s premier players. Now, with his renewal closer than ever, it is no wonder Barcelona see the young midfield star as one of the future leaders and pillars of this team and project.