Xavi Hails Midfield Mastery as Gundogan, Pedri, and De Jong Shine in Barca’s Victory over Atletico Madrid

Barcelona’s midfield trio of Ilkay Gundogan, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong earned high praise from coach Xavi following their impressive performance against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

In admiration, Xavi stated, “They were good in aggressiveness, in duels, in pressure after losing the ball, and in ball distribution.” Despite not having played together extensively, the chemistry between Gundogan, Pedri, and De Jong was evident, with Xavi noting their mutual understanding on the field.

The triumvirate’s seamless coordination was showcased against Atletico Madrid, where their passing rhythm and intelligent off-the-ball movement left the opposition struggling to contain them. Their relentless efforts in tackling and ball recovery played a pivotal role in preventing Atleti from scoring, a noteworthy achievement given Atletico’s strong goal-scoring record leading up to the game.

Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, propelling them into third place on the league table, albeit with Atletico having a game in hand. The midfield’s instrumental role in the triumph was reflected in their exceptional pass map during the game, highlighting the trio’s impactful contributions.