The commitment between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona is presented as a special occasion for the Azulgranas, not only because it could be the match that seals the conquest of their twenty-eighth league title, but also because it is a confrontation with one of their great sporting rivals. However, there are players who experience this moment in an even more special way. One of them is Pedri González.
The 22-year-old midfielder could reach a personal milestone by adding his 200th match with the Barcelona shirt, if he is lined up in this match against the 'Periquito' team. The '8' of the culé team arrived at the club in the 2020-2021 season under the direction of Ronald Koeman and, over time, has become one of the most outstanding names, currently being the great brain of the Barcelona midfield.
Pedri is experiencing his best season as a FC Barcelona player
This year, Pedri has probably experienced his best season as a culé. The injuries have respected him, which has allowed him to enjoy an enviable physical condition, something he could not say often before. So far this season, he has surpassed his own records, adding 56 matches played (his record at the club), six goals (his second best record) and eight assists (his best historical mark).
| SEASON | MATCHES | GOALS | ASSISTS | MINUTES PLAYED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 52 | 4 | 6 | 3.529 |
| 2021-22 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1.709 |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 7* | 1 | 2.715 |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 2.027 |
| 2024-25 | 56* | 6 | 8* | 4.430* |
| TOTAL: | 199 | 26 | 21 | 14.410 |
* HIS BEST NUMBERS AS A FC BARCELONA PLAYER
The Tenerife native has become the heart of the Barça midfield
Throughout the 2024-25 season, Pedri González has proven to be the key piece of the FC Barcelona midfield, leaving a feeling of stellar superiority on the pitch. His playing style as a playmaker and his ability to foster connections within the field have been compared to great figures such as Andrés Iniesta.
Also, his technique and tactics are exceptional. In addition, he has acquired an impressive defensive capacity, positioning himself as a natural ball recoverer and a very complete midfielder.
- 🏆 PEDRI GONZÁLEZ'S TITLES AS A FC BARCELONA PLAYER:
COLLECTIVE:
1 League (2022-23)
2 Copa del Rey (2020-21 and 2024-25)
2 Spanish Super Cup (2022-23 and 2024-25)
INDIVIDUAL:
Kopa Trophy 2021
Golden Boy 2021
Given this, it is not surprising that FC Barcelona has decided to renew its link with Pedri, ensuring his continuity at the club until 2030. The midfielder's potential continues to increase, and his ceiling seems distant, which confirms that he is a key player for the present and future of the club.