Pedri shone again at the AliSamiYen, demonstrating why he is considered the heir of Xavi and Andrés Iniesta. The Canarian midfielder scored a great goal in the first leg of the 2021-22 Europa League against Galatasaray and, in the recent World Cup final, he was dominant by controlling the game with a 92.2% passing accuracy rate and five ball recoveries in just half an hour against Getafe.
The meeting in Istanbul, which was held on March 17, 2022, was one of Barça's last visits to the city before the pandemic. The match began with a goal from Marcao in the 27th minute, followed by a masterpiece from Tegueste in the 37th. Ferran Torres then found space in the area and, at a moment when everyone was waiting for Iñaki Peña to activate, Pedri made two precise shots that left Marcao and BerkanKutlu on the ground before scoring Barça's second goal in the 49th minute. The final result was 1‑2 in favor of the Catalan team.
Pedri had already made his debut in European competitions on October 20, 2020, when Barça beat Ferencváros 5-1 in the Champions League. Since then, he has participated in 44 European matches, with his two continental matches with Galatasaray being the most notable. Coach HansiFlick has considered him essential for the team's future, and in the match against Getafe he only played the last half hour, but he managed to impose his style of play and lead control of the match.
With an average of 6,125 passes per game, Pedri has become the leader in the entire League in terms of passing accuracy. His performance at Getafe, where he recovered five balls and maintained a near-perfect passing rate, underlines his ability to dictate the pace of the game.
Pedri's future seems promising, and Barça plans to continue trusting in his talent for the next European matches and in the fight for qualification to the Champions League. With his constant performance and tactical vision, the young Canarian will continue to be a fundamental pillar in the team's strategy.