According to a report by Barca Universal on Tuesday November 10, 2026, in Barcelona's 2-1 Metropolitano triumph over Atletico Madrid, Gabriel Jesus was deeply impressed by Pedri's sensational performance.

As he watched from the bench, the Brazilian forward gushed over his new teammate, the Spanish midfielder, calling him an outstanding player.

There have been some rough patches for Pedri throughout this campaign. Many were critical of his El Clasico performance versus Real Madrid and wondered why he didn't do more for the Spanish national team.

But in the match against Atletico Madrid, the midfielder for Barcelona showed signs of improvement. With Rodri out with an injury, he proved his worth to Hansi Flick's squad with an outstanding performance.

Some people acknowledged his contribution, including Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian, who was left on the bench as an unused substitute, was caught speaking with Alejandro Balde by the Movistar cameras.

"What a player Pedri," Jesus exclaimed to the Barcelona defender after watching him play. Quite the performer.

"It is very good bro," Balde said, instantly agreeing with his teammate's evaluation.

Their responses showed how much of an impact the midfielder had on the match. Pedri really shone in the second half, when he was instrumental in Barcelona's return to the game and their eventual victory over Diego Simeone's squad.

Before the international break, the 23-year-old should feel a huge confidence boost from the performance. He will likely play in Spain's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against England and the Czech Republic.

Due to Rodri's injury, Pedri will have more playing time on Luis de la Fuente's side.

Barcelona is crossing their fingers that he is healthy enough to return. Hansi Flick has been very careful with Pedri's playing time this season, and Frenkie de Jong has only just returned from an extended injury layoff.

The Catalan giants would suffer a devastating loss if the midfielder were to suffer another injury.