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The statistics behind Barcelona star Pedri’s latest performance on the international stage have come to the fore online.
And they serve in backing the eye test, with the 23-year-old having shone bright, despite the disappointing eventual outcome for he and his Spanish teammates.
Spain are of course fresh off a hugely underwhelming opening to the nation’s World Cup campaign.
After locking horns with African minnows Cabo Verde, Luis de la Fuente’s troops were ultimately forced to settle for a share of the spoils, in a goalless draw.
En route to as much, a host of La Roja’s star performers struggled to make a positive impact.
As alluded to above, though, one Spanish player whose excellence has since been firmly backed by the statistics comes in the form of Pedri.
As per the reliable **[SofaScore](https://x.com/Sofascore/status/2066587164716966301)**, across the 90 minutes against Cabo Verde, the Barcelona talisman managed all of the following:
* Highest xA (1.23)
* Most key passes (5)
* Most accurate crosses (3)
* Most successful dribbles (3)
* Most possessions won in attacking third (6)
* Most ball carries (59)
* Second-most accurate passes in final third (63)
* Second-most touches (129)
* Match rating: 9.1
Conor Laird – GSFN