Pedri, Balde react after Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona – ‘We need to correct the mistakes’ | OneFootball

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has expressed his delight after helping his team secure a spot in the Copa del Rey final.

Despite the accomplishment, the young playmaker remains grounded and realistic, acknowledging that the final against Real Madrid will be far from an easy task.

Pedri admitted that while Barcelona have been performing well, they are not unbeatable.

“We are not unbeatable; we have lost some games. We have to be self-critical and correct the mistakes, which there are always some,” he began saying.

Barcelona have shown great resilience throughout the tournament, but the midfielder understands that facing Real Madrid in a final is a completely different challenge.

“It will not be easy, I hope we have a performance like the ones we had against them.”

Highlighting Barcelona’s strength

Pedri was key to Barcelona’s win. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Pedri also took a moment to highlight the aspects of Barcelona’s gameplay that have been working well for them this season.

He emphasised the importance of their high-pressing strategy, which often forces opponents into mistakes and allows Barcelona to control possession more effectively.

“The high pressure that characterizes us, that advanced line. And with the ball, you have to try to maintain that calm, and the players up front have a lot of potential to make decisions.”.

Pedri believes he is currently experiencing one of the best periods of his career. The youngster feels comfortable and confident on the pitch, contributing significantly to the team’s success with his creativity and work rate.

“I’m in the best form of my career, or one of the best, and I feel very comfortable,” he said.

Alejandro Balde’s thoughts

Alejandro Balde was solid against Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde also shared his thoughts following their successful qualification. He expressed satisfaction, stating that “we are very happy with this result.”

Balde also pointed out that the close bond between Barcelona youngsters both on and off the field has contributed to their smooth coordination and understanding during matches.

“We spend a lot of time together, we understand each other very well on and off the field.”

Balde further discussed his role in the team, especially his performance in a more advanced position during the latter stages of the recent match.

The young defender acknowledged that he feels comfortable playing higher up the field and that it “is a position I can play in, and I feel very good there.”

With the Copa del Rey final on the horizon, Barcelona’s young stars are determined to deliver their best performance. Their humility, self-awareness, and dedication to improvement could be the key ingredients to achieving that goal.

Source: Mundo Deportivo