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Barcelona Win 4-2 in Prague as Pedri Exits With Hamstring Issue

Barcelona remain ninth with top‑eight qualification likely hinging on next week's home match against Copenhagen.

Overview

  • Hansi Flick called the situation "not good news" and said Pedri will have hamstring tests on Thursday to determine severity.
  • Spanish reports offered mixed early readings, with MD suggesting a minor grade‑one issue and Diario AS speculating a multi‑week absence pending confirmation.
  • Fermín López scored twice, while Dani Olmo came on for Pedri and restored the lead before Robert Lewandowski sealed the win after earlier deflecting an equalizer into his own net.
  • The victory keeps Barcelona in position to reach the top eight, which would secure a direct route to the round of 16 and avoid the expanded knockout stage.
  • Selection for Copenhagen is complicated by Pedri's status, Frenkie de Jong's suspension, Gavi's ongoing recovery, and Lamine Yamal's return from a one‑game ban.