Barcelona secured a vital three points in La Liga, but their latest victory came through adversity. Pedri González, reflecting on the match, described it as a test of resilience, with the team struggling early before rallying through Lamine Yamal’s brilliance and his own decisive strike.
Pedri admitted the opening half exposed flaws. Barcelona looked unsettled under pressure, failed to control the tempo, and conceded twice. “We didn’t give the ball the rhythm it needed,” he explained, acknowledging how their hesitancy invited problems. Yet he stressed the squad’s refusal to fold: “When we’re behind, we know we’re capable of turning it around.”
That turnaround was sparked by Yamal, whose fearlessness once again lifted the side. Pedri praised the 17-year-old’s willingness to take responsibility: “We know he’ll step up, he’ll dare, and that gives us life.” Pedri himself struck from distance to ignite the comeback, later noting with a smile: “They always tell me to shoot — now I’ll keep shooting if the result is like this.”
The midfielder also underlined the tactical importance of such moments. Long-range attempts, he explained, force defenses to open up, creating passing lanes. Flick’s adjustments after the break helped restore rhythm, enabling Barcelona to find those spaces.
Pedri did not avoid controversy either, expressing frustration over a handball call he felt was inconsistent with past VAR decisions. His comments echoed the wider confusion among players about refereeing standards.
Ultimately, the focus returned to the result. “It was a very important win,” Pedri said, proud of the response in a hostile stadium. For him, the second-half display was the model: faster tempo, more bravery, and collective belief.
With Yamal inspiring, Pedri leading, and Flick adapting, Barcelona transformed a troubled night into a statement of character. The comeback not only safeguarded their title ambitions but also reinforced their identity as a team capable of overcoming adversity.
