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Pedri talks Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League tie with PSG

Barcelona midfielder and vice-captain Pedri was the player chosen to speak with the press on Monday ahead of the club’s massive Champions League clash with reigning back-to-back champions PSG at the Parc des Princes. The Wizard spoke about his friends…

By Renato Gonçalves · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Pedri previewed Barcelona's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain during Monday's press conference.
Pedri praised current Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal, calling him the best player in the world.
The midfielder reflected on facing former teammates Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembélé in Paris.

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Barcelona midfielder Pedri addressed the media on Monday ahead of their Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. During the press conference, he discussed facing former teammates Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembélé, alongside assessing the form of current teammate Lamine Yamal.

Pedri stated that he wished Torres luck for the remainder of the season, though not against Barcelona. He also praised Dembélé's historical talent and termed Yamal the best player in the world right now, advising the teenager to remain calm and avoid comparisons with Lionel Messi.

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