Barcelona Midfielder Pedri Dedicates His Goal vs Girona to Hansi Flick

After Barcelona's dominant 4-1 victory over Girona, star midfielder Pedri made headlines by dedicating his goal to manager Hansi Flick. The young Spaniard, who has been flourishing under Flick's guidance since the start of the season, expressed his admiration for the German coach in a post-match interview.

Pedri’s celebration after scoring Barcelona’s fourth goal was a special moment, as he ran directly to Flick to celebrate. Speaking to the media, Pedri revealed, “I dedicate my goal to Hansi Flick. Before the match, I told him that if I scored, I would go and celebrate with him!” This gesture further highlighted the strong bond between the player and his manager.

Pedri credited Flick for Barcelona’s stellar start to the season, with the team winning their first five games. He noted, “We knew we had to start well. In previous years, we didn’t, but the coach emphasized the importance of winning the first few league games. That’s how you win titles, by building a points advantage early on.”

On Barcelona's Victory Over Girona

Pedri was pleased with the team's performance against Girona, a match he described as challenging. “Girona played good football, but we started with intensity, and Lamine’s first goal came from the pressure the coach has been asking us to apply,” he explained.

However, the game wasn't without controversy. Barcelona's Ferran Torres was sent off late in the game for a stamp on Yaser Asprilla. When asked about the decision, Pedri remained neutral, stating, “I’ll have to see the replay, but I received a similar one in Vallecas, and it wasn’t a red card.”

On the topic of a potential handball from Inigo Martinez that was not awarded in Girona's favor, Pedri supported the referee’s decision, explaining, “I told the referee that the ball came off Balde, and in the summer, we were informed that hands weren’t penalized if they came off a teammate. The referees got it right.”

Barcelona's strong start, bolstered by Pedri's outstanding form and the leadership of Hansi Flick, has set the tone for what looks to be a promising season for the Catalan giants.