Pedri
Midfield maestro leads Spain
Pedri has been named in Spain's World Cup squad and is expected to be the undisputed first-choice central midfielder throughout the competition under coach Luis de la Fuente.
Analysis: Pedri ended the season having been one of the best midfielders in La Liga, recording two goals and nine assists across 29 appearances for Barcelona in what has been his most consistent and complete campaign to date. The star brings unrivalled technical quality, vision and the ability to control the tempo of matches from the heart of the pitch, making him the creative engine around which Spain's entire system is built. Pedri heads into the World Cup as one of the most important players in the squad and the player coach De la Fuente will rely on most heavily to dictate the rhythm of play throughout the competition.
Assists Sunday
Pedri assisted once to go with zero corners and four chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Betis.
Analysis: Pedri provided an assist Sunday, but he could have had so much more as he created four chances during the win. The midfielder was constantly involved in attacking moves and kept breaking the Betis lines with brilliant passes. He should remain a top contributor offensively as long as he stays fit and in the starting XI.
Sets up opener
Pedri assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Getafe.
Analysis: Pedri slipped Fermin in at the brink of halftime for the opener. Pedri orchestrated the game effectively with 58 passes, won all four duels, and contributed defensively with a tackle and a clearance. Although he created 11 chances in the past five games, this was his first assist during that period.
Plays full game
Pedri had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo.
Analysis: Pedri captained his team to victory. He made 84 passes, including seven into the final third. Defensively, he had three tackles, two interceptions, and two clearances. He created eight chances in the last four games but has no assists in that span. He is one goal involvement away from double-digit goal contributions this season.
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