Pedri reflects on Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona: “This is a one-time thing” | OneFootball

Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad revealed a mix of individual struggles and moments of resilience in a challenging fixture.

Inaki Pena was a standout, making critical saves to keep the scoreline close, while Inigo Martinez and Marc Casado showed grit despite Real Sociedad’s relentless pressing.

Unfortunately, key players like Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong underperformed, with Kounde looking out of sync and de Jong struggling with both pace and physicality.

After the defeat, Pedri reflected on the team’s struggles, openly admitting their lack of precision.

“We weren’t accurate. I had a chance that I shouldn’t miss,” he said, taking responsibility for a key moment that could have changed the game’s result.

Despite the setback, Pedri reassured fans that this was a rare occurrence. “This is a one-time thing. We’ll bounce back in the next match. There’s no need to worry,” he promised. His confidence reflects a determined mindset that Barcelona supporters can rally behind.

The young midfielder also acknowledged the challenge of facing Real Sociedad on their home turf.

Pedri during the game. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

“This is a complicated stadium. Real were very good,” he noted, praising his opponents while showing respect for the intense La Liga competition that Barcelona faces.

The match also brought some surprising statistics to light. For the first time in 10 years, Barcelona failed to register a shot on target in a La Liga match.

Under head coach Hansi Flick, it was only the second time in his club career that his team failed to score a goal.

Pedri stressed the need for persistence, assuring fans that Barcelona is still on top.

“We have to keep on working. In general, we’re fine. We’re still the league leaders,” he stated. With Flick’s leadership and the players’ resilience, Barcelona is committed to getting back on track and fighting for the La Liga title.