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Barça – Atlético Madrid: Raphinha hails Pedri's brilliant pass

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Brazilian star Raphinha, one of FC Barcelona’s key players, made a point of highlighting the exceptional qualities of his teammate Pedri, emphasizing the midfielder’s decisive role in Barça’s comeback thanks to a perfectly placed pass during last night’s high-stakes clash against Atlético Madrid.

Back in the starting lineup after logging a few minutes against Alavés, Pedri instantly drew attention. The Catalan playmaker dictated the tempo in midfield, once again showcasing his football intelligence, vision, and his capacity to influence the flow of the game.

The Spanish international delivered one of the match’s most brilliant moments, providing a sumptuous assist to Raphinha that led to the equalizing goal.

The stats confirm his outstanding performance: 60 successful passes, a 94% accuracy rate, 14 balls played into the final third, 8 recoveries, and a solid defensive presence.

Pedri’s pass leaves Raphinha in awe

Speaking to beIN Sports after the match, Raphinha was full of praise for his teammate: “The pass I received was perfect. Only Pedri can deliver a ball like that. I just had to be ready, I tried to free myself from my marker to finish.”

He added: “This is an extremely important win. Matches like this can bring you closer to the title. We absolutely had to take all three points at home. Last season, we struggled against Atlético, but this time, we secured a very valuable victory.”

FC Barcelona ultimately clinched a 3-1 victory, bringing their total to 37 points at the top of La Liga, while Atlético Madrid remain on 31 points and slip to fourth place.

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