"Such humiliation of defenders should be illegal" - Barcelona fans lose their minds over Pedri's wondergoal against Sevilla
Barcelona maintained their title hopes thanks to a 1-0 win against Sevilla on Sunday night, but it was Pedri who stole the show with a superb individual winning goal.
Following a tense, goalless first seventy minutes, the 19-year-old lit up the Camp Nou after showing great composure to beat two defenders, before firing an effort from outside the area past a helpless Sevilla goalkeeper.
Stayed up all night watching replays of Pedri's goal ngl
The result moved La Blaugrana into second place in La Liga, and they currently sit 12 points behind their great rivals Real Madrid, who have played one game more.
Pedri is widely considered to be one of the best young players in world football. His wondergoal against the six-time Europa League winners is just the latest moment of magic from a teenager who has already achieved so much in his short career. Pedri was also named Euro 2020 young player of the tournament last summer.
Foden this, Mbappe that, Then Haaland…
Meanwhile Pedri is already in the xavi and Iniesta debate https://t.co/Wlj7kYMdGQ
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When Pedri says sit you sit
What a goal 👏😳👌❤💙🥳🥳⚽️⚽️ / dembele/ Messi https://t.co/gJYHSEfT2D
Barcelona legend & fans react to Pedri's superb goal
Legendary forward Gary Lineker, who made 137 for the Catalonian giants, claimed the skill that Pedri showed "should be illegal."
The former England striker scored 52 times in his three seasons in Spain, winning the Copa del Rey and European Cup Winner's Cup, and has been a vocal supporter of the club on social media.
Such humiliation of defenders should be illegal. twitter.com/PremierSportsT…
It has been a difficult few years for Barca, who failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockout stages for the first time in twenty years this season.
The club are also over €1.3 billion in debt, according to Front Office Sports, following some disastrous signings. Club talisman Lionel Messi was forced to leave on a free transfer last summer after Barcelona could not fit his wages within La Liga regulations.
However, one consistent positive for the club has been the emergence of their young stars who have graduated from the world-famous La Masia academy, such as Ansu Fati, Gavi and of course Pedri himself.
Barca fans were quick to jump onto social media to praise the youngster following his goal.
One fan compared the Spanish international to club icon Andres Iniesta, while another said the midfielder was even better than other elite young players such as Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
God sent the Pedri for those who couldn't watch the İniesta✨ https://t.co/AdjqycSH0X
Pedri is simply incredible; despite being a youngster, he is already playing like a veteran. He has made a tremendous impact on the team. In every game, he has dominated the midfield and performed magic with the ball. He is undoubtedly the youngest best player on the planet.💯 https://t.co/OMX5nWJOlr
Monchi (Sevilla sporting director): "I don't know if Pedri's goal will go down in history. What I do know, is that it was scored by a player that will possibly go down in history." https://t.co/YQl23zx4Fr
From once as low as 10th in the table to 2nd now. Incredible turnaround, Beautiful football plus free scoring. ✨
Pedri isn't one of the best young players in the world. He's one of the best players in the world, full stop.
A Maestro in the making. 🎩💫
Visça Barca
#BarçaSevilla https://t.co/pCarzWF4aa
You know it was a good day when both messi and pedri scored today ⚽ 🌟 https://t.co/cMvmZD7Vt1
Pedri is the best of his generation, an elite baller!
Orgasmic to watch him play✨ https://t.co/T61YKzcWyg
Sevilla sporting director Monchi even commmeted on the brilliant goal, saying:
"I don't know if Pedri's goal will go down in history. What I do know, is that it was scored by a player that will possibly go down in history."
Barcelona face Eintract Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-finals next, before visiting Levante in the league.