Barcelona star Pedri expressed his satisfaction with the victory over Brest, yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, in the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League.
Barcelona’s hat-trick came to fans with the Polish striker Robert Lewandowski in the 10th minute (penalty kick) and 90 + 3, and Dani Olmo (66).
Pedri, in comments published by the Marca newspaper after the game, said: “We have achieved lower results than expected recently (in the league), and we wanted to win against a team that had not lost in the Champions League, and despite what was said the opponent was easy, it was difficult for us.”
He said: “At this level of the groups, goals are very important to qualify, and the more goals the better.
He continued: “I feel more comfortable in a deeper position, where I touch the ball a lot, and I try to calm the game, because sometimes we to tear I try to help with possession, and when I have the ball I’ll have fun.”
Regarding his duo with Mark Casado, he said: “I get on well with him in defence, he cuts balls and we get on well. All midfielders have high quality. “
In response to a question about his “contract renewal meeting,” he explained: “I don’t know anything because I was focused on this game, I’m very happy here.
He concluded: “I never said that we didn’t work with Xavi. I said that now we work in a different way, and this suits me better.”
With this victory, Barcelona raised their score to 12 points in the Champions League standings, while Brest’s score froze at 10 points in ninth place.
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Considering Pedri’s expressed comfort and strong partnership with Casado, how crucial is midfield cohesion for Barcelona’s success in the Champions League and beyond?
## World Today News: Interview – Pedri’s Performance and Barcelona’s Champions League Run
**Intro:**
Welcome back to World Today News. Today we’re discussing Barcelona’s recent Champions League victory over Brest and the insightful comments from midfielder Pedri. We’re joined by two esteemed guests:
* **[Guest 1 Name & Credentials]**: An expert on La Liga and Spanish football.
* **[Guest 2 Name & Credentials]**: A sports analyst specializing in team dynamics and player performance.
**Section 1: The Importance of the Victory**
* **Host**: Pedri described the Brest match as “difficult” despite their strong performance. [Guest 1], could you shed some light on why this match might have been tougher than anticipated for Barcelona?
* **Host**: Barcelona secured a crucial three points in this encounter. [Guest 2], how important was this win for Barcelona in the context of their Champions League campaign?
**Section 2: Pedri’s Role and Performance**
* **Host**: Pedri expressed comfort playing in a deeper position where he can control the tempo. [Guest 1], what are the benefits of this style of play for both Pedri and the team as a whole?
* **Host**: Pedri mentioned he felt “more comfortable” with this position. [Guest 2], what might be the underlying reasons for this preference, and how do you see it impacting his development?
**Section 3: Team Dynamics and Xavi’s Influence**
* **Host**: Pedri commented that he and Xavi work “in a different way” now, but clarified it suits him. [Guest 1], what might have prompted this shift in their working relationship, and what does it suggest about Xavi’s evolving management style?
* **Host**: Pedri hinted at a strong partnership with Mark Casado. [Guest 2], how important is midfield cohesion for Barcelona’s success, and what potential does this duo hold for the future?
**Section 4: Future Prospects and Contract Renewal**
* **Host**: Pedri stated he didn’t know about “contract renewal meetings” but expressed his happiness at Barcelona. [Guest 1], what factors might be influencing the negotiations, and what are your predictions for the outcome?
* **Host**: Looking ahead, what are the biggest challenges and opportunities for Barcelona in the Champions League and La Liga? How central is Pedri to achieving their ambitions?
**Outro**:
Thank you to our guests for providing such insightful analysis.
And to our viewers, stay tuned for more coverage of Barcelona’s Champions League journey and all the latest football news here on World Today News.
