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Barcelona will lock horns with PSG in over 24 hours in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie.
Having secured a 3-2 win over the Parisian giants in the first leg in France last week, Xavi Hernandez & co. will be out to finish the job tomorrow at Estadi Lluis Companys in Montjuic.
Ahead of the big blockbuster encounter on Tuesday night, Barcelona midfield maestro Pedri appeared in front of the media for the pre-match press conference, during which he discussed several topics related to him and the team.
Kicking things off, Pedri gave an insight into the mood of the team as well as his personal sensations heading into tomorrow’s game against PSG, saying:
“The team is very eager and excited to face a match as important as the one we have tomorrow. I’m coming from a bad moment personally, but I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s game.”
It has been yet another season filled with injuries for Pedri, with the midfielder having faced three separate spells on the sidelines. When asked how he was feeling physically, he replied:
“I’m lucky that when I go on the pitch I don’t think about the injuries I’ve had. I’m at the top of my game. The desire and the excitement make up for everything else.”
Pedri’s contract with Barcelona expires in 2026 and there have been talks about a new deal being in the works for him. So, when quizzed on his future at the club, the 21-year-old remarked:
“I am very calm and I know that Barça will keep what we have talked about.”
On the importance of the game against PSG, Pedri added: “It could be the most important, like the Euro semi-finals. I’ve been thinking about playing these nights at Barcelona for a long time.”
Barcelona have been on a brilliant run of form of late, having strung together a 13-game unbeaten streak since Xavi announced his decision to leave at the end of the season.
Pedri acknowledged that the announcement has had some influence on the improvement of the team,…
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Author : Michel Durant
Publish date : 2024-04-15 11:45:24
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