'That was the final proof': Xavi declares one player is truly BACK, not Lewandowski

"Pedri's defensive action is proof that he's fine physically. It's an extreme effort, running back like that when he just came on. He saved the team. He's back, that's the final proof of it," Xavi has said.

Moments after entering the pitch against Valencia, Pedri tracked back to steal the ball from an opposition attacker at the last moment.

It's not the first time Pedri contributes defensively since coming back from the latest injury – he seems to be channeling his inner Gavi these days!

The 21-year-old has scored two goals and delivered five assists this season.