Draw against Atletico Madrid once again manifests the importance of €100m-rated Barcelona star | OneFootball

Although it was a great game for the neutrals, the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid ended up in disappointment for the Blaugrana club.

Despite having fallen 2-0 down quite early in the game, the Catalans were able to dominate the proceedings for the majority of the game. Hansi Flick’s men had overturned this early deficit fully by half-time, as they went into the break with a 3-2 advantage, and added another goal in the second half.

As has usually been the case for the entirety of this season, the midfielder Pedri was once again the most influential player for Barcelona in this game, and as SPORT has noted, this game can be seen as another manifestation of the degree to which the Blaugrana team has come to depend on him.

This season, Pedri has been simply sensational for Hansi Flick’s team, and it is clear that the work he did on his physicality and mentality in the last few years is now bearing fruit for him.

In the match last night, he not only brought the ability to dominate the game from the midfield with his electrifying football but was also influential higher up the pitch as it was his goal that started the comeback for Barcelona.

Even in this goal, the €100m-rated Canarian showcased his exceptional finishing abilities, as he caressed the ball past the goalkeeper after receiving a pass from Kounde.

But in addition to this goal and his overall performance on the pitch, another factor that made his influence even more keenly felt was his absence after he was subbed out by Hansi Flick in the last phase of the game.

Without him on the pitch, the Barcelona team lost its consistency and personality, allowing Atletico Madrid to grab a draw in the very final moments of the game.

Thus, Pedri is proving to be one of the most important players in this team, and hopefully, he will be able to put in performances like last night’s to help his team end the season on a successful note.