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Creative versus Cape Verde
Pedri generated two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Cape Verde. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.
Analysis: Pedri unsurprisingly started Spain's opening match of the World Cup, completing an elite midfield alongside Rodri and Fabian Ruiz. He served as the creative fulcrum of the team, finishing the match with team highs in chances created (five), crosses (11) and corners (eight). None of that production led to a goal though, as Spain's attack with consistently frustrated by Cape Verde's low block. While Pedri was undoubtedly impressive, he will need to do even more to get Spain's attack humming. As one of the favorites and a possession-happy team, this will not be the last team Spain faces that will sit back and absorb the pressure. Pedri will need to be at his best to beat that block with his elite passing ability.
Midfield maestro leads Spain
Pedri has been named in Spain's World Cup squad and is expected to be the undisputed first-choice central midfielder throughout the competition under coach Luis de la Fuente.
Analysis: Pedri ended the season having been one of the best midfielders in La Liga, recording two goals and nine assists across 29 appearances for Barcelona in what has been his most consistent and complete campaign to date. The star brings unrivalled technical quality, vision and the ability to control the tempo of matches from the heart of the pitch, making him the creative engine around which Spain's entire system is built. Pedri heads into the World Cup as one of the most important players in the squad and the player coach De la Fuente will rely on most heavily to dictate the rhythm of play throughout the competition.
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