New Delhi: The defending champions, Barcelona’s steady march in the La Liga title race continues with a hard-earned 2-0 triumph over Osasuna. The night belonged to Pedri as in a game that demands patience and control, the young midfielder quietly rewrote club history, surpassing the long-standing Lionel Messi.

At just 23, he became the youngest player to reach 150 La Liga appearances for Barca. It was a milestone once held by Messi, a name that defines an era at the club. While records often arrive with fireworks, Pedri’s achievement came in the way he knows best through calm authority, sharp awareness and complete control of the midfield.

Barcelona needed Pedri’s control against the Osasuna side. Although Raphinha provided the goals that sealed the victory but it was Pedri who crafted the show in the middle of the pitch.

Pedri operated from deep and dictated the flow of the game from the first whistle. Whenever Osasuna threatened to break Barcelona’s momentum, it was Pedri who slowed things down, recycled possession and brought composure back into the side.

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Pedri didn’t rush the passes and played with complete maturity beyond his years, constantly offering himself as an outlet and guiding play forward.

It was another reminder of how central he has become to Flick’s plans this season. Pedri who was once seen primarily as an attacking midfielder now looks completely at home pulling the strings from deeper areas.

The milestone he has achieved already speaks volumes about his consistency and durability at a club where pressure can overwhelm even the brightest talents. And breaking the Blaugranas legend only adds further weight to his achievement, given the Argentine’s influence on Barcelona’s modern history.

Pedri’s journey has been marked by responsibility from an early age and this milestone reinforces Barcelona’s belief in building their future around him.

After the match, he was praised by all. Despite Raphinha’s two-goal display, the Barcelona coach Hansi Flick made it clear where his admiration lay, describing Pedri as a top-class player and an “absolutely amazing” presence in the team.

As Barcelona pushes forward in the title race, Pedri’s growing influence and now his place in the club’s record books continue to shape a promising future at Camp Nou.