In one of the most remarkable moments of the Champions League this season, Barcelona managed to secure a historic victory over Benfica in an exciting match that ended with the Catalan team winning 5-4 at the Estadio da Luz in Portugal.
The match saw dramatic fluctuations that at times seemed to favor the Portuguese team, but Barcelona managed to come back in the final minutes and seal the victory thanks to their great fighting spirit.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” following this stunning comeback, Barcelona’s magician Pedri praised his Dutch teammate Frenkie de Jong for his outstanding performance in the match against Benfica after coming on as a substitute in the second half.
Pedri shocked everyone when he confirmed to Flick that De Jong had returned to his world-class level, stating that he would be one of the most important keys for the team in the decisive period of the season, especially in the Champions League. In an exciting statement, Pedri said: “I want him next to me on the pitch.”
These words impressed everyone and showed the tremendous support De Jong receives from his teammates. Pedri emphasized that the Dutch player would play a significant role in the future, which makes it difficult for coach Hansi Flick to overlook his inclusion in the starting lineup.
The newspaper concluded that De Jong’s excellent performance and his control of the ball in the middle of Barça’s field allowed Pedri the freedom to move forward and make a difference in attack, which is exactly what happened, and Barcelona was able to turn the result of the match and emerge victorious from the heart of Portugal.