Barcelona breathes a sigh of relief because of Pedri.

Pedri's absence from the injury provides a significant boost for Barcelona ahead of the high-pressure second leg against Atletico Madrid in the 2025/26 Champions League.

Barcelona received positive news as Pedri has been confirmed fit to play in the second leg on April 15th. This is crucial news for the Catalan team, especially after suffering a damaging defeat in the first leg.

Earlier, Pedri caused concern among fans when he was unable to play in the second half. The Spanish midfielder left the field at a time when Barcelona were at a disadvantage, especially after Pau Cubarsi's red card in the 43rd minute. His absence caused the midfield to lose its ability to control the tempo, leading to the game gradually slipping out of the hands of the Camp Nou side.

Coach Hansi Flick confirmed after the match that he was forced to substitute Pedri due to a physical problem. According to AS , the 2002-born player felt pain in his hamstring and proactively informed the coaching staff. The medical team immediately intervened to avoid more serious complications.

In the following days, Pedri's condition became a major concern. Given his injury history, the risk of a long-term absence meant Barcelona faced the possibility of disrupting their midfield. Therefore, the team chose a cautious approach, not rushing to use the player until his fitness was assured.

The final test results are reassuring. Pedri suffered no serious injury and is ready to return at the right time, when Barcelona need him most. His presence promises to help the team improve their ball control, something they lost during much of the first leg when they were down to ten men.

Besides Pedri, Barcelona also have supporting options in Frenkie de Jong and Marc Casado. However, Pedri's role remains crucial to the team's overall style of play.

The second leg is not only an opportunity to correct mistakes, but also a test of character. And with Pedri's return, Barcelona has added strength to harbor hopes of turning the tide.

How did Atletico Madrid turn Camp Nou into their own stage? Their 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 25/26 quarter-finals away from home gives Atletico Madrid a significant advantage going into the second leg a week later.

Source: https://znews.vn/barcelona-tho-phao-vi-pedri-post1642271.html