Pedri is certainly back with a loud bang! The midfielder was again instrumental in Barcelona's 1-0 win against Alaves on Sunday night.
Here's why we think that.
1. Key passes
Pedri made 6 key passes in the game, one of which nearly gifted Barca an early lead.
Episode 1: Pass to Luuk de Jong
Luuk can only volley his shot wide.
Episode 2: Pass to Alba
Pedri evades 4 defenders before freeing up Alba on the left
But Alba's pass finds no one in the back post with his cross
2. Tackles
Episode 3: Pedri bullies Pina
Alaves tries to make a break through Pina, but Pedri won't let that happen
Pedri's tackle sends the attacker flying!
3. Big chance created
Episode 4: Pedri creates for Pique
Pedri thumps in a low free-kick towards Pique
There was no offside
But Pique can't sort out his feet and the chance goes begging
4. Dribbling
Episode 5: Pedri gives Alaves the run around, wins free-kick
He quickly turns beautifully.
Pina fouls him
5. Other stats
67 touches
4/4 accurate long balls
1 big chance created
2 times fouled
2/3 successful dribbles
5/7 ground duels won
La Liga named Frenkie de Jong the King of the Match, but our star remains Pedri!
