In this video
- Asked if the Nations League could top off his season, having missed the last one, Pedri said in translation he watched it from home like any fan. Winning it would end a really good season on a high.
- Asked if this could lead to individual awards, as the Euros did for Rodri, Pedri said in translation he does not really look at them. Since Rodri won, midfielders are considered, and success with Spain counts.
- Asked if he has a secret to stop Mbappé, Pedri said in translation it is very hard to find a trick, as such players always find a way to hurt you. So far Barcelona have been lucky enough to stop him.
- Asked about the Ballon d'Or race, Pedri said in translation the team is what matters before a semi-final. He is proud to hear his name in those talks, but they will discuss it when everything is over.
- Asked about returning to the ground where he was injured and leading Spain, Pedri said in translation he feels really confident. That pitch was hard for him personally, but he left happy for the team.
- Asked about a claim that Bayern tried to sign him in 2020, Pedri said in translation it is true there was a moment Bayern were interested. His love for Barcelona has always been unconditional.
- Asked what Luis Enrique had that the current Spain coach does not, Pedri said in translation they are very different. Choosing between them would be like choosing between mom and dad.
Pedri is back in the stadium where he once suffered a major setback — but this time, he’s ready to lead Spain into battle against France in the UEFA Nations League semifinal.
The Barcelona midfielder expressed excitement about returning to the competition after missing the last Final Four, and said the tournament is a perfect way to finish a strong season.
Pedri made it clear he’s not focused on the Ballon d’Or, even amid the Lamine Yamal vs. Dembélé debate. But he did admit that international trophies can elevate midfielders, referencing Rodri’s rise in 2023.
Facing Mbappé and a physical French side, Pedri emphasized the need for possession control, saying it fits Spain’s identity and gives them the best shot at victory.
He said the motivation is to reach the final, not avoid a third-place game — and that calendar fatigue is not even in their mindset.
Pedri confirmed past Bayern Munich interest in 2020, but said Barcelona was always his dream, and that hasn’t changed.
On returning to a difficult venue, he said he feels strong and confident now, ready to step up in the absence of Rodri and push Spain toward another trophy.
When asked about Luis Enrique vs. Luis de la Fuente, Pedri dodged the debate with class: “It’s like choosing between mom and dad.”
