Pedri breaks Messi's long-standing record at Barcelona
Pedri has become the youngest player in Barcelona's history to play 200 matches in the starting lineup, breaking Lionel Messi's long-standing record. He achieved this milestone at the age of 23 years and 159 days during a match against Osasuna. Previously, Messi held the record at 23 years and 227 days, while Xavi Hernandez was the record holder before him. Barcelona's head coach, Hans-Dieter Flick, praised Pedri as a crucial part of the team's system, highlighting his technical skills and contributions, which include two goals and eight assists in 26 matches this season, helping the team maintain its lead in the league standings.
Pedri has become the youngest player in Barcelona's history to start in 200 matches. He achieved this milestone at the age of 23 years and 159 days, breaking the record previously held by Lionel Messi. This was reported by Goal.com xabar.
The Spanish midfielder reached this significant milestone during the match against Osasuna. The previous record belonged to Messi, who had reached 200 starts at the age of 23 years and 227 days.
Before that, the record was held by Xavi Hernandez.
Head coach Hans-Dieter Flick described Pedri as a vital pillar of his system. He emphasized that it is currently impossible to imagine the team without Pedri's technical skill.
This season, Pedri has appeared in 26 matches in the Spanish championship, recording two goals and eight assists. His consistent performance is helping Barcelona maintain its lead in the league standings.
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