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'A joy to watch!' – Jack Grealish in awe of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong while Paul Scholes hails Spanish midfielder as his 'new favourite' after Barcelona masterclass against Newcastle

Barcelona’s midfield brilliance stole the spotlight in their 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle, with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong running the show. Jack Grealish labelled the pair “a joy to watch,” while Manchester United legend Paul Scholes called Pedri his “new favourite footballer.” Their dominance set the platform for Marcus Rashford’s decisive brace.