"Barcelona midfielder Pedri has once again been a cut above this season for Hansi Flick's side. The midfielder simply makes the game look easy and Barca are a completely different side when he is in the team. His performances mean the plaudits have continued to roll in from far and wide. "Pedri is undoubtedly Harry Potter" said Luis Enrique before the Champions League tie between Barcelona and PSG, while Paul Scholes has admitted the Barca star is his "No. 1." Meanwhile, Flick has gone for "fantastic, "incredible" and "top class" when talking about Pedri and may just be rapidly running out of adjectives to describe his midfield star."
"Barcelona have been forced to cope without Raphinha for chunks of this season already but it's been no surprise to see results improve when the Brazilian is in the team. With Gavi still out injured, Raphinha seems to have taken over the role of being Barcelona's heart and soul and his seven goals and three assists from just 11 La Liga games once again highlight his importance to the team. Raphinha's Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best snubs remain something of a mystery, although Barca fans really don't need to be told exactly how good their No. 11 is. "The decision is a joke," is what Flick had to say after seeing Raphinha miss out,"
Barcelona arrive at the winter break leading La Liga and targeting a title defence under Hansi Flick despite a few bumps this season. Pedri has been a standout, transforming Barcelona's midfield with effortless control and earning widespread praise while missing only one game with a knock. Raphinha has returned vital attacking output, contributing seven goals and three assists in 11 La Liga matches and stepping up with Gavi injured. Flick publicly praised both players and criticized Raphinha's omission from major individual awards. Continued fitness for key players will be crucial for Barcelona's trophy ambitions.
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