FC Barcelona played their final game of 2025 this past Sunday, defeating Villarreal 2-0 away from home at Estadio de La Ceramica. The Blaugrana did so without one of their most important players in Pedri, as he missed the game due to mild muscular discomfort, as confirmed by the club. The midfielder picked up the issue during the Copa del Rey tie against CD Guadalajara and was unable to train with the group leading up to the Villarreal trip.
Everything I did, kissing the badge, I did because that's how I felt at the time. I spent many years at Espanyol, I suffered a lot, but I also enjoyed myself a lot. Last year was particularly difficult. We weren't safe until the very last day. These are things that just come out; in the end, you have a lot of affection for the club and you've suffered a lot.