Unique and irreplaceable - how Pedri became a leader (VIDEO)

When Luis Enrique entrusted him with the role of leader in the midfield of the Spanish national team at the European Championship last summer, it was a clear signal that Pedri has something and that he is not an ordinary footballer.

Although he is a typical football product of the Spanish academy, after Enrique he also had to pass through the hands of a man who has been an example of a perfect midfielder for the past twenty years - Xavi Hernandez, in order to progress even more.

Pedri has not been a surprise for a long time, so even the masterful goal on Sunday against Sevilla is not a world miracle, but a confirmation of everything that has been said about the diminutive midfielder lately.

It was the 72nd minute when he received the ball 25 meters from the goal - with one fake he knocked out one rival, the other two more, before shooting into the far corner and shaking the net.

"Pedri is a player who makes a difference and we all enjoy watching him on the field. Do not forget that he is only 19 years old, and even now he cannot be compared to anyone. He is unique," said Ćavi.

We present the players who marked the European football weekend:

THE GOALKEEPER

De Gea (Manchester United) - and the draw is disappointing for United in the duel with Leicester. The Spaniard is most deserving of the fact that the "red devils" somehow managed to get a point.

DEFENSE

Davies (Tottenham) - three defenders scored in the goal in North London against Newcastle (5:1). The visitors took the lead, the Welshman immediately equalized and announced Spurs' turnaround.

Skrinjar (Inter) - from the first to the last minute of the Italian Derby, he played on the edge of a yellow card against Dusan Vlahović. In a fierce battle, the Slovak was the absolute winner. Inter also won...

THE MIDDLE

Pedri (Barcelona) - one word is quite enough - magic. Everything the 19-year-old Barca midfielder does is pure class.

Eriksen (Brentford) - until a few months ago, it was unthinkable for him to be on the field at all. But the Dane has overcome all the bad things that happened to him this summer and is now the leader of Brentford, he showed it in the big win over Chelsea. He is the key man of the London team in the fight for survival.

Mkhitaryan (Roma) - it turned out that he likes his role with Jose Mourinho, he was most deserving of three points in Genoa. The new contract is here, Armenia is not moving anywhere from the Eternal City.

ATTACK

Enkunku (Leipzig) - in basketball terms - he has a double-double this season in the Bundesliga. A player who has 28 goals and 16 assists in 11 matches can do a lot. The market value of the 24-year-old Frenchman will be seen already in the summer transfer window.

Suarez (Atletico Madrid) - this is not his best season, far from it, but it seems that Pistolero is ready to be an important factor in the results of the current champion of Spain.

Son (Tottenham) - assist for 1:1, so goal for 3:1 in the duel with the "magpies" - Antonio Conte got what he demanded from the persistent Korean.

Mbappe (Paris Saint Germain) - Lorien "suffered", Mbappe, Leo Messi and Neymar hit the net for the first time this season in the same match. Mbappe, however, remains the best link of the "saints" - that can hardly change until the end of the season.

Sterling (Manchester City) - suddenly he is a starter again with Pep Guardiola. He was double assistant at "Tarf Moor" against Burnley.