Barcelona midfielder Pedri addressed reporters ahead of his team's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at Montjuic Stadium. The Spanish international discussed his evolving leadership role at the club and expressed confidence about the high-stakes encounter. Pedri acknowledged that coach Hansi Flick has encouraged him to assume greater responsibility both on the field and in the locker room as he matures from his early days as a teenage arrival.
The 21-year-old anticipated a tactical battle in midfield against PSG counterpart Vitinha and said he prefers facing opponents who attack rather than defend deep. Pedri welcomed the chance for Barcelona to avenge last season's quarterfinal elimination and described the matchup as one of the finest games available at club level. He expressed appreciation for recent praise from former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes while acknowledging the difficulty of matching Barcelona legends Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
The 21-year-old anticipated a tactical battle in midfield against PSG counterpart Vitinha and said he prefers facing opponents who attack rather than defend deep. Pedri welcomed the chance for Barcelona to avenge last season's quarterfinal elimination and described the matchup as one of the finest games available at club level. He expressed appreciation for recent praise from former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes while acknowledging the difficulty of matching Barcelona legends Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
