Pep told me to enjoy it. It was a reward. I was the first Canary Islander to play in a Champions League final' Pedro reveals calming instructions he received in biggest game of his career

""If it's there to be won, Pedro has probably achieved it over the course of his 20-year career. The former Barcelona and Chelsea winger, who recently turned 38, plies his trade for Lazio these days and while a Serie A title to round off a trophy-laden career seems highly unlikely, it's not like he's short of honours to look back upon when he eventually hangs up his boots.""

""I knew what my role was in a team with so many stars," he tells FourFourTwo. "With [Lionel] Messi, who made the difference every match, or Xavi and Iniesta, who would control the game and provided so many assists, it was normal that they got the attention. "But a team needs second-line players who fit perfectly. Combined with the great individual talents, we created an almost indestructible team. We were like a machine. I believe we all received the recognition we deserved.""

Pedro has enjoyed a 20-year career spanning Barcelona, Chelsea and Lazio. He won three Champions League titles, a World Cup, a European Championship, and six league titles in Spain and England. He developed at Tenerife's San Isidro before completing his formation at Barcelona's La Masia and progressing through the club's C and B teams into one of Barcelona's best sides. He moved to Chelsea in 2015 and spent five years at Stamford Bridge. He recently turned 38 and currently plays for Lazio. He accepted a secondary role alongside Messi, Xavi and Iniesta, contributing as a reliable second-line player within a dominant Barcelona team.

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