Pedri confirms his 'excellent' form with a goal against Girona

Published:15/09/2024 - 19:52h

Updated:15/09/2024 - 19:56h

Pedri González sealed Barça's victory at Montilivi. The Canary Islander, who had a 'discreet' first half, stepped up after the restart and scored a goal to put the fourth goal on the scoreboard

Pedri González is going through a 'sweet' moment. The physical problems of the Canary Islander are now a thing of the past, with Barça achieving the definitive formula to nip in the bud the muscular injuries that have so hampered the footballer in recent seasons. The Blaugranas are making a perfect start in LaLiga, and the impact of the midfielder, who this Sunday, September 15, again took a step forward in the duel against Girona, has a lot to do with it.

The Tenerife native completed a discreet first half, handing over control of the midfield to Dani Olmo, who was in charge of pulling the strings in the final third of the field. However, after returning from the locker room in the second half, the midfielder took a step forward to seal Barça's victory. The player entered the rival area and received a great assist from Marc Casadó, dribbling past the Girona goalkeeper as if he were a born 'killer' to score the fourth decisive goal of the match.

Pedri showed his joy once the match was over in front of the press, assuring that the Barça streak is supported by a strong objective from Flick. "We knew that we had to start well, other years we didn't do it, that's what the coach told us, to start strong. He tells us how important it is to win the first league games, that's how you win league titles, when you get a good points advantage at the beginning of the season," revealed the player, whose great level is essential for the Catalans to remain big candidates for the title.

The birth of a 'goal-scoring' Pedri?

The team led by Hansi Flick is 'falling' goals out of their pockets, registering 17 goals in the first five league games. González has contributed his 'grain of sand' with two goals, the first of which was the one that started the resounding comeback for the Catalans in Vallecas. The player looks more relaxed on the pitch and reaches the danger zone more easily, so his new role under the German could consolidate him as a silent 'goal scorer'. On Thursday 19th, against AS Monaco, he will have a new opportunity to demonstrate this facet.