Barcelona star: Sporting surprised me, they play great football | OneFootball

Pedri, Barcelona's midfielder, was recently asked about the clubs he considers the strongest in the current edition of the Champions League. The Spanish international listed the main contenders for the European title, pointing out several giants of European football as Barcelona's main rivals in the fight for the trophy and highlighted Sporting's performances.

The midfielder started by highlighting big names in continental football, namely Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champion, as well as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.

Despite focusing on the main favorites, Pedri did not overlook a reference to the Lisbon team that pleasantly surprised him in the competition: "A team that I see as strong and that pleasantly surprised me is Sporting, from my friend Trincão. They play good football," he pointed out.

Pedri's statement highlights not only the collective performance of the Alvalade Club in the competition but also the personal relationship he maintains with Francisco Trincão, a former teammate at the Blaugrana, turning the sporting recognition into an opinion with a personal touch.

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