FC Barcelona star Pedri was sensational again on Wednesday evening as the Catalans finally tamed what was described as a European “bogeyman” for them in Bayern Munich by beating the Bavarians 4-1 at the Montjuic Stadium.

Although hat-trick hero Raphinha deservedly stole most of the headlines, Pedri was in control alongside Marc Casado and Fermin Lopez in midfield and played a big role in the build-up to the Brazilian’s third goal, which meant he took home the match ball took.

Understandably, the number 8 received a standing ovation when he was taken off the pitch in the 85th minute and was in good spirits with reporters in the mixed zone after the match.

“It was an opponent we had not beaten for a long time and against whom we had suffered heavy defeats. I, a Barca fan since I was little, am proud and the truth is that we wanted to give it back to them ( Bayern, what better (way) than here with our fans, who deserve this the most,” the Tenerife native told them.

On the El Partidazo de COPE radio program, a panel discussed whether this is the best Pedri we have seen so far, in a short career that started just over four years ago in the elite when former head coach Ronald Koeman put a point on him.

All those polled were unanimous, and the 21-year-old could well agree, along with others who are excited about his start to the 2024/2025 season.

“I am in one of my best moments. It has been a long time since I was physically like this and now I am getting this regularity,” admitted a youngster whose undoubted talent was often tarnished by injuries that prevented him from playing throughout the campaign could remain available to his manager.

“I have found something that is going very well for me and the truth is that I enjoy playing for Barcelona, ​​which was my dream as a child,” he added.

Whether you’re of the Culer persuasion or not, anyone who enjoys watching football should hope and pray that Pedri — who now has a customized physical program designed for him after a genetic study was conducted in a Baltimore lab — finally can stay fit and get off the operating table once and for all.