Pedri is Messi's best ally. It has been proven. The Argentine understands the young Barcelona star perfectly, who is breaking through and surprising everyone this season.
After Pedri made it 1-1 with a header, Barca knew how to take the bull by the horns and look for the goal to go in front.
Little by little, through Dembélé, Messi and Pedri, the chances kept coming. And the pressure provoked errors in an Athletic defence that is making its debut for new manager Marcelino.
On this occasion, the mistake from Unai Simón when coming out to win the ball provoked Messi's connection with Pedri and the latter's back-heel in the box so the Argentine only had to place it in the bottom corner. Barcelona comeback and good sensations.
January 6, 2021