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Pedri is an extraordinary player. He has enormous potential, is technically fantastic, and the way he moves the ball and sees the game is impressive, especially for a striker. Playing with him in behind is simply easier.

This infraction should be penalized with a foul and a yellow card. VAR should have intervened as it was a clear, obvious, and manifest error. They should have recommended to the referee, after reviewing the monitor, that the decision be overturned.

The deal has been finalised swiftly, with Gonzalez scheduled to undergo medical tests today. Once completed, he will begin training with his new teammates. Barcelona will pay only a symbolic fee related to training compensation, underlining the club's belief that they have secured significant potential at minimal cost. While much of the current sporting department's scouting focus has been directed towards international markets, Gonzalez's performances at the domestic level were impossible to ignore. His numbers speak loudly for a player of his age.

The victory was impressive, not only because of the clean sheet, but because all three goals came from midfield. The movement from deep, the timing of the runs and the composure in front of goal made the difference. It was dynamic, it was sharp and, at times, it was beautiful to watch. Yet while the midfielders celebrated, there was visible frustration from Robert Lewandowski.

The 3-0 win over Levante at Spotify Camp Nou was not just about reclaiming control in La Liga; it was also about the rise of Marc Bernal and the growing impact of Fermin Lopez. As such, Bernal has now scored in Barça's last two home matches, as he sealed the 3-0 victory against Mallorca. Against Levante, he once again made his mark by opening the scoring.

The player in question is Gerard Martin. That is because the young defender had picked up a booking against Levante during the injury time of first-half. Martin, who started the game at centre-back alongside Eric Garcia, was penalised for a foul, which didn't look like a foul as it involved very little contact. However, that didn't stop the referee from dishing out a yellow card, which means the defender now has five yellow cards for the season and will, therefore, miss the next game.

"I spoke to him the first time he was called up to the first team and I told him how proud I was and the full confidence I had that he was fully capable and valid to take on that challenge," he told Sport. "For me he is a player who can be perfectly in the first team squad. Obviously he has to continue taking his steps and more now after being injured. He has to regain the trust of Barça Atletic with Belletti.

Heading into this game, Hansi Flick has been handed some good news, with Pedri returning to training. The coach has confirmed he is fit enough to play a few minutes. Marcus Rashford, too, has rejoined training. While Gavi has made significant strides as well, his return to the pitch could still be a few weeks away, with Flick sounding extra cautious during his pre-match press conference.

Barcelona are set to take on Levante today, having an excellent opportunity to reclaim their top spot in the league table after Real Madrid lost to Osasuna on Saturday. Coming on the back of two back-to-back defeats, Barcelona will be desperate to secure all three points this weekend. However, the club must also proceed with some caution, with three of their players currently running the risk of suspension for the upcoming game against Villarreal.

Jofre Torrents has been a regular member in training with Barcelona's first team this season, with Hansi Flick seeing special potential in the youngster. A left-back by trade, he has made his first-team debut and a handful of appearances under the German manager and is rated as one of the academy's best young left-backs. Alejandro Balde's improved fitness and Gerard Martin's rise have seen his prominence in the first team limited this season, with Joao Cancelo's arrival adding even more competition.

The club are clear about their desire to sign a new striker who can replace Robert Lewandowski in the years to come. At the same time, Barcelona are also in dire need of a new centre-back. They have been linked with a move for Nico Schlotterbeck, but it seems the club are more than fine letting Real Madrid take the charge.

"What we're missing is a striker," he said in an interview with ESPN. "A center forward who is capable of linking up play, but who is also a killer in the box. "I think a good centre back is needed as well. I'm not saying that the ones we have aren't good, but a centre back who can balance out the youth and inexperience.

As excitement over Gavi's return to the pitch grows, a recent report from Diario SPORT has revealed an interesting anecdote from 2023. The report reveals that Gavi was close to joining European rivals Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023, as Barcelona were desperate to keen on signing Fabian Ruiz. PSG had offered both Ruiz and Marco Verratti in exchange for Gavi. It was a direct swap deal, with no cash involved.

Barcelona are reportedly set to finally clinch the signing of highly-rated English youngster Ajay Tavares from Norwich City. According to Diario Sport, Tavares has been given the green light to jet out to Barcelona and understake a medical with the Catalan giants. The deal has been in the works for a little while, and it seems the requisite paperwork has now been completed, FIFA are happy, and Tavares will become a Barcelona player.