The connection between Pedri and Lewandowski excites Barcelona: "a scary team"

The collaboration between the two in the 0:6 over Pumas in the Gamper Cup makes you "rub your eyes".

De Jong stood out, but the question marks surrounding his future still hover

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07/08/2022

Sunday, 07 August 2022, 08:38

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Summary of the warm-up game: Barcelona - Pumas 0:6 (Sport1)

This is exactly how Barcelona dreamed of signing the preparatory games for the upcoming 2022/23 season.

As every year, last night (Sunday) the traditional Gamper Cup took place at the Camp Nou, when the host came out with the upper hand at the end of a crushing 0:6 over Dani Alves' Mexican Pumas.

The Catalans held a ceremony for the 39-year-old Brazilian and gave him a framed shirt with the number 431 (the number of his Barcelona appearances), but the story of the game was the exciting team that Xavi built.

Even before the game, those who received the warmest welcome from the Camp Nou crowd at the presentation of the squad were coach Xavi, Enso Fati, Pedri and Robert Lewandowski.

Regarding the last two, it seemed like the audience knew what was going to happen.

"The cooperation between them makes Barcelona rub their eyes, what a connection and understanding they already have. This Barcelona is scary."

The Pole scored in the third minute in his first home game as a Barcelona player, and later added two more assists to Pedri and was chosen as the man of the match.

"Playing alongside Lewandowski is a luxury," said the enthusiastic Pedri.

Later, Ousmane Dembele, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frankie de Jong also joined the celebration.

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"Heavenly music played at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium", was the headline in "Mundo Deportivo" after the Catalans' display of purpose.

Xavi's team, as I remember, still needs to settle the financial matters with the Spanish league administration in order to be able to register the purchased players for the opening round - something that currently has not happened yet.

However, in the capacity, the Blaugrana players reminded a little of the pressure from the club's good days, even though it must be remembered that this is a rather weak opponent.

The one who was among the most prominent in the minutes he received and, as mentioned, also scored is Frankie de Jong, whose future at the Lott club is uncertain.

"He stood out, was very active and tried to earn his place in the lineup," AS wrote, "it paid off when he scored."

In the end, Xavi referred to the future of the Dutchman and said: "I don't know what will happen with him. Until the end of August, anything can happen, but he knows what I think about what the team wants and needs. Of course I trust him, he is an excellent player. Miralem Pjanic too, although He didn't get minutes today, he is a player who can help us a lot because of his style of play."

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A good day at the office.

Xavi (Photo: GettyImages, PAU BARRENA)

About the game itself, the coach said: "We had a good preparation for the season. There is a good dynamic between the players and the results are also satisfactory. This is the way, the feeling is good. I have many options regarding the lineup, but that is also a good thing. The competition will make everyone better."

The one missing from the celebration is Samuel Umtiti, who as you know the club is trying to find every way to get rid of him even though only last season his contract was extended until 2026. Given the fact that he is not in the plans, the Frenchman did not want to find himself in an unpleasant situation, as happened to Martin Braithwaite who was booed upon entering the field during the introduction of the squad.

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