Pedri: Xavi is to blame for the goal today

The midfielder said the coach had encouraged him to roam forward and take risks

Barcelona midfielder Pedri spoke after the 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid and said that Ousmane Dembele's goal "was Xavi's fault".

The youngster said that the coach "always tells me to get to the box more and shoot, to take risks, to dare more one on one, I feel more and more comfortable up there, so the goal's Xavi's fault."

The Canarian combined with Gavi for the move that led to Dembele finishing well in the 22nd minute.

"I saw the space, divided the pitch and found Gavi, who stuck in his body and gave it to Dembele to score."

Pedri was quite happy playing in an advanced role on the left.

"I am closer to the box and it's more comfortable to create from there, and then the team has superiority in the middle."