Espanyol managed to attain twice on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys of their conflict towards Barcelona, however each of those objectives had been ultimately dominated out by VAR.
Regardless of this, Barcelona maintained a commanding efficiency, with the match ending in a 3-1 victory.
Defender Pau Cubarsi praised the first-half show, which set a strong basis for his or her success.
Barcelona got here out robust from the beginning, shortly taking management of the scoreboard. This assured begin mirrored the group’s dedication and unity, as they repeatedly pushed ahead with willpower.
“We had an excellent first half, we began very nicely and we had been in a position to get forward shortly on the scoreboard. We’re very assured and giving our all,” he started saying.
Defensive technique and Mbappe
Pau Cubarsi spoke on the offside tactic. (Picture by Pedro Salado/Getty Photographs)
Shifting focus to Barcelona’s defensive strategy, Cubarsi mentioned their excessive line of defense, a dangerous but needed technique underneath Hansi Flick.
The group usually pushes up the pitch, aiming to catch opponents offside. Whereas this tactic entails dangers, it’s a crucial element of their defensive construction.
“We all the time attempt to play with a really excessive line to maintain the opponent offside. It’s dangerous however we’ve got to do it.”
Cubarsi additionally acknowledged the significance of VAR in sustaining equity, referencing earlier disallowed objectives, similar to these by Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane.
“Once they assessment it within the VAR we already know that it’s offside, however some have been truthful,” he admitted.
Pedri’s tackle the match
Pedri performed a vital function towards Espanyol. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
Within the midfield, Pedri continued his spectacular type towards Espanyol, showcasing his expertise and tactical consciousness. Reflecting on the significance of the match, he famous the depth introduced by the group, particularly in a derby the place fan assist is especially excessive.
“We had been simply speaking about it earlier than it began, it was a vital match. The followers all the time love a derby.”
Barcelona’s attacking and defensive models labored in concord, pushing exhausting from the beginning and sustaining their vitality into the second half. This excessive depth usually leaves opponents struggling to maintain tempo, particularly within the later levels of the sport.
“Above all, the depth that we put into the video games. The groups discover it within the second half. The line of defense is doing a spectacular job.
“The gamers we’ve got up entrance additionally mark it on their very own. They’re in a candy second the place issues are going their means,” he mentioned.
Pedri went on to stress the in depth work he has put into reaching peak efficiency. Behind each on-field success, there’s numerous effort and persistence that isn’t all the time seen to followers.
“Effectively, above all, there’s numerous work that isn’t seen. There’s all the time numerous criticism and that hurts you.”
“The criticism he faces is hard, however it motivates him to enhance his recreation. His focus has been on enhancing numerous elements of his play, resulting in a extra constant and pleasant expertise on the pitch.
“I feel I’ve improved a bit of in all the pieces to attempt to have that continuity and I’m completely happy to get pleasure from taking part in with the ball,” he concluded.
Supply: Mundo Deportivo