Barcelona midfielder Pedri said the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday is a major motivation after Tuesday night's 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain ended the club's unbeaten start to the campaign. Barcelona host Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on Matchday 10 with 27 points from their opening nine La Liga matches, while Madrid are third on 21 points and a home win would move Barcelona nine points clear.
Pedri's Instagram message
Pedri wrote on Instagram: "Coming back to victory in #ElClasico is a great challenge and the greatest motivation."
Pedri wrote on Instagram: "In front of PSG we compete, in front of a great rival and on a great stage, and we know the way. We have confidence and we have football. Here we go!"
Sunday's fixture
Barcelona host Real Madrid on Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou on Matchday 10.
Team news
GOAL reported that Hansi Flick is poised to restore Rodri to his starting line-up on Sunday after using him as a second-half substitute in Paris. Dani Olmo is sidelined after picking up an injury on Tuesday. Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde and Andreas Christensen are absentees.