🎙️ Pedri: I didn't know I was so loved here | OneFootball

Mexican fans surprised everyone with a huge turnout at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium to watch the Spanish national team face Peru in its final friendly before the World Cup. 

One of the most applauded players was Pedri, who shone with the second goal of the night and ended up moved because the crowd chanted his name. 

"It's always nice to hear them chant your name. I didn't know they had so much affection for me here, and it's very beautiful," he told the press after the match. 

Likewise, the Barcelona player said he was happy with the result and accepted the great responsibility La Roja has after being considered a candidate to become world champion. 

"It was a match to get a feel for things ahead of the World Cup, and we're eager for that game to arrive. They label us as favorites, and it's clear that we don't reject it; we feel we are a very good national team, but it has to be proven." 

Spain will make its World Cup group-stage debut against Cape Verde next June 15. 

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