Barcelona star: Sporting surprised me, 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 European football giants as Barcelona's main rivals in the fight for the trophy and highlighted Sporting's performances.

The midfielder began by highlighting big names in continental football, namely Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champion, as well as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, all considered as "the strongest opponents" that Barça will face in the competition.

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

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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