In the 35th round of Spain's La Liga, in "El Clasico," the "Barcelona" team defeated their fierce rival "Real Madrid" in a very intense and dramatic match with a score of 4:3. With this victory, the Catalans increased the points difference from their closest pursuer "Real" to 7, taking a nearly decisive step in the championship race.
After this dramatic game, Barcelona's talented Spanish midfielder Pedri shared his thoughts with journalists, discussing the significance of the match and the team's mental state.
"To be honest, I didn't expect today's match to be so intense and high-scoring. In the early minutes of the match, we weren't lucky; our opponent scored two quick goals, complicating the situation. However, throughout the season, we've shown our determination in similar situations and managed to change the outcome. Today's game was one of those," said Pedri.
The player emphasized that the team's significant improvement in mental strength and confidence was a key factor in this victory:
"We have managed to come back many times this season. The team has improved a lot mentally, and the players have started to believe in themselves. It was the same today. Our team is mentally strong and united. That's why we were able to win in difficult situations."
Pedri recognized Brazilian midfielder Rafinha as the best player of the match and highly praised his outstanding performance on the field:
"I think the real hero of today's match is Rafinha. He not only scored a goal but also provided assists to his teammates, playing a crucial role in the team's victory. He has been showing what a high-level player he is throughout the season. Rafinha became our hero once again today."
Pedri also talked about how the painful defeat against "Inter" in the Champions League semi-final affected the team:
"The defeat against 'Inter' in Milan was a serious and hard blow for us. After that loss, the dressing room mainly discussed this. However, this situation became a great lesson for us. We knew we had to win today's match against 'Real' to take a big step towards the championship in La Liga. Now we aim to win the next match against 'Espanol' to finalize this."
The young player also emphasized that a victory in "El Clasico" should always be celebrated uniquely:
"Winning in a classic is not just important for points or the tournament table, but it is also a significant event for the fans and the team. Such victories should be celebrated both on and off the field. It unites our team and makes us stronger."
Currently, "Barcelona" is leading the championship race with 82 points after 35 rounds and has the opportunity to secure the championship ahead of schedule.
The Zamin.uz editorial team wishes "Barcelona" and its talented player Pedri good luck in achieving the championship at the end of the season.
