Pedri returns to Barcelona after injury as Camp Nou erupts in chants | OneFootball

FC Barcelona took to the pitch to face Levante last night, and emerged winners with a 3-0 scoreline. This win was quite significant, as it allowed the Blaugranes to return to the top of the La Liga table.

Meanwhile, another aspect of the game that excited the fans quite a lot was the return of Pedri, who once again played for the Catalan team after having missed the last 7 games due to a muscle injury.

Even though his minutes were limited to just over half an hour, and he did not deliver one of his signature performances, his presence on the pitch lifted the spirits of the supporters.

As Mundo Deportivo has noted, the atmosphere at Spotify Camp Nou was electric the moment Pedri appeared warming up. Chants of “Pedri, Pedri, Pedri” echoed across the stadium, and the ovation he received upon replacing Marc Bernal was deafening. The fans sensed that with Pedri back, a key piece of Barcelona’s recent struggles had returned.

On the field, Pedri focused on controlling the rhythm of the game as instructed by Hansi Flick, knowing the match was already comfortably in Barça’s favor. He managed the tempo, finding passing lanes and supporting the team without pushing himself too hard.

While he did not have the chance to perform at his best, he was involved in the build-up to Fermín’s goal and helped maintain Barcelona’s control until the final whistle.

Pedri’s return may have been brief, but it was a reminder of the midfielder’s influence. If he can build on this performance, Barcelona fans can hope to see him back to his best and playing regularly once again.