"Closest thing we have to Iniesta", "Way better than Bellingham" - Fans hail Barcelona star after their 5-1 win over Sevilla

Barcelona fans on social media reacted in awe to Pedri's performance in their 5-1 win over Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday (October 20). The Spanish midfielder scored La Blaugrana's second goal (28') of the match, assisted by Lamine Yamal.

Robert Lewandowski opened the score for the hosts with a penalty-kick in the 24th minute. Four minutes later, Lamine Yamal delivered a through ball to an approaching Pedri at the edge of the penalty box. The midfielder produced an inch-perfect right-footed curler to double the lead (28').

Another goal from Robert Lewandowski (39'), followed by a brace by substitute Pablo Torre (82' and 88') sealed the win for Barca. Sevilla's Stanis Idumbo scored (87') a consolation goal for Sevilla.

Culers took to X after the win to appreciate Pedri's impressive performance in the game, with many comparing him to Blaugrana legend Andres Iniesta. One user wrote:

"Pedri is a delight to watch. Don’t know how people can’t appreciate him. Absolute genius. Closest thing we have to Iniesta."

"Pedri! What a baller," another fan agreed.

"Pedri is dropping an absolute world class performance against Sevilla," a user added.

"I will pick a fully fit Pedri over every midfielder in the world, he is clear of everyone," a person opined.

One netizen compared the Spaniard to Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, and wrote:

"Said it before and I’ll say it again. Pedri is way better than Bellingham, if you watch football with your eyes you can see why."

"Pedri is legitimately one of the best midfielders in the world as of right now," a Culer mentioned.

"This pedri masterclass man," another fan exclaimed.

"Can't believe they compared Pedri to Jude Bellingham," a fan joked.

Pedri was one of the best players for Barcelona in the game, maintaining a 97% passing accuracy and playing three key passes. He created one big chance and delivered eight successful long balls out of nine.

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"I'm so proud of Gavi" - Barcelona midfielder Pedri talks about teammate Gavi's return after 5-1 win over Sevilla

In the 83rd minute, Barcelona midfielder Pedri was subbed off for Gavi, who returned to the pitch after missing eleven months of action. The Spaniard had picked up an ACL injury during international duty with Spain in November 2023.

Fans at the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuic cheered on as Pedri handed Gavi his captain's armband when the latter replaced him. Speaking in the post-match press conference, Pedri said (via Barca Universal):

"I'm so proud of Gavi. You can tell that the fans love him. We love him. Everyone loves him."

After their 5-1 win over Sevilla, Barcelona sit atop the LaLiga table with 27 points. They have won nine games out of ten in the league so far. Barcelona will next face Bayern Munich at home in the Champions League (October 23) before the El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu (October 26).