Another thing: Pedri was infinitely more creative and dynamic vs a deep block than all of Portugal’s midfielders in that half, but guess who copped the most criticism?
Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half:
0 goals
0 assists
0 shots
0 shots on target
0 chances created
0 big chances created
0 successful take-ons
0 fouls won
0 duels won
Despite Portugal having 80% possession.
Fact is Pedri has so much higher standards than nearly all players. Any other player plays like him today you’d all be crying how he was let down.
Disappointing thing now is you’re all just g/a consumers and don’t know football works anymore