Pedro: Xavi's assist at Wembley was incredible; hopes Barcelona wins Champions League again

According to SER, Pedro Rodríguez, who has scored nearly 200 goals in 800 official matches, stated that he does not rule out maintaining ties with Barcelona after retirement and frankly admitted his hope that Barcelona will win the Champions League this season.

Pedro Rodríguez, who scored nearly 200 goals in 800 official matches, has not ruled out the possibility of remaining in contact with Barcelona after his retirement. The Tenerife-born forward admitted on Tuesday, local time, during the "Què T'hi Jugues!" program, that he wishes to maintain a connection with the club where he developed as a footballer, although he is unsure what role he might play. He stated: "I'm not sure what the exact role would be; I want to explore different options."

The Canarian winger, who retired on October 7 last year, also reflected on the influence Thierry Henry had on his career. Pedro highlighted the advice Henry gave him during their time together at Barcelona, particularly regarding attacking runs and escaping defenders in the box. He said: "He was a very important person in my career. I always emphasize him because not everyone helps you like that. In the world of football, there's a lot of ego."

"That Wembley match had everything."

One of the most special moments of his career occurred in 2009, when Barcelona, under Pep Guardiola, won all six trophies in the famous Sextuple. Pedro scored in every competition that season, a unique achievement he recalls as "a dream" and "a golden season that is hard to forget." However, the former forward pointed out that his goal in the 2011 Champions League final against Manchester United at Wembley was the most important goal of his career. He recalled: "That match had everything: playing your first European final as a starter, scoring the opening goal, our performance against a great team, competing in a magnificent stadium... It was all spectacular."

Reliving that moment, Pedro was visibly excited and praised Xavi's assist, the pass that helped Barcelona open the scoring in that final, which Barcelona ultimately won 3-1 with exhilarating football. He admitted: "How Xavi saw that run, that rhythm, that outside-of-the-foot assist amazed me. It was a magical assist."

Regarding Barcelona's chances of winning the Champions League this season, Pedro emphasized the squad's versatility and the team's level of play. The former player believes that luck is also a decisive factor in crucial moments, as Barcelona has come close to winning in previous seasons. He concluded: "I hope they have the necessary luck and can lift the trophy this season."

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