"Despite that setback and the Clasico defeat, Barcelona remain firmly in the title race. With memories of last season's recovery still fresh, Pedri was asked whether he believes Barça can lift the league trophy again. "Why not? It won't be easy at all, but I hope we can repeat last season's domestic treble and also win the Champions League." Turning his attention to Europe, Pedri was asked about UEFA's revamped Champions League format."
"He then explained why the night was especially difficult on a personal level, adding, "Losing is always the most painful, but being sent off too, especially as it was the first time in my career." Pedri admitted that the injury itself was not immediately obvious to him during the match, but the reality hit him later. "As for the injury, I wasn't aware of it at the time; when I found out later, of course, it bothered me a lot.""
Pedri has been sidelined since late October after suffering a distal hamstring tear in his left leg during El Clasico. The injury immediately ruled him out and forced another frustrating spell on the sidelines as he recovered. The Clasico combined sporting defeat, a first-ever red card for Pedri, and an injury he did not realise at the time but found upsetting once confirmed. Barcelona remain in the title race and Pedri believes they can repeat last season's domestic treble and also win the Champions League. He prefers UEFA's new Champions League format for more big-team early matches and noted Hansi Flick's impact at Barcelona.
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