The statistics that explains the great influence of the Pedri-Marc duo married in the Barça game

Large part of the success experienced by FC Barcelona in this 2024-25 season is due to the impeccable work done by Hansi Flick in the midfield. The German coach, beyond implementing a new scheme where now the midfield is composed of two players at the base and one further forward in the playmaker role, has managed to bring together two elements that complement each other superbly.

Hansi Flick has chosen to use Pedri González in the double pivot, a midfielder more accustomed to playing in the final third of the field in the 'number 10' role. In addition, he added Marc Casadó, a central midfielder who, although he had already shown himself as a great midfielder in Barça B and had great performances there, had not yet had the opportunity to play regularly in the first team.

An opportunity that, by the way, came almost by chance, due to the absence of several key players in that position due to injuries, but one that he has taken advantage of in a great way to the point of positioning himself, why not?, as one of the best midfielders in the world currently.

The notable statistic led by Pedri and Marc Casadó among under-22 midfielders worldwide

In that sense, both Pedri González and Marc Casadó have become key pillars in FC Barcelona's game to provide mobility to the midfield. This statement is supported by the statistics from the 'Data MB' website, where the two Barça midfielders lead an interesting record in terms of players under 22 in the top seven European leagues.

The standout statistic is passes made in the final third of the field. In this aspect, Pedri González tops the list with a total of 199 deliveries executed in this area of the field so far this season, closely followed by the Barça pivot, Marc Casadó, who has completed a total of 168 passes.

This underscores how, despite these players operating a bit further away from the goal area, they intervene constantly. Both show dynamism and offer an important ability to create danger in the opponent's area.

🇪🇺 Top 7 League U22 Midfielders: Passes to final third

🇪🇸 199 — Pedri (Barcelona, 22)
🇪🇸 168 — Marc Casadó (Barcelona, 21)
🏴 147 — Cole Palmer (Chelsea, 22)
🇳🇱 134 — Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool, 22)
🇩🇪 130 — Aleksandar Pavlović (Bayern, 20)

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According to 'Data MB' data, the 'top 5' of best passers in the final third of the field also includes the English midfielder from Chelsea, Cole Palmer, in third place with 147 passes, followed by the Dutch midfielder from Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch, with 134 passes. Finally, the fifth place is taken by the German midfielder from Bayern Munich, Aleksandar Pavlović, with a total of 130 passes made in this area of the field.