Spain put up one of their best performances in Euro 2020 against Italy in the semi-finals. They lost on penalties to one of the best teams in this Euro but this current Spain team has a lot of potentials.

The biggest find of this tournament for Spain has to be 18-year-old Pedri Gonzalez. The Barcelona midfielder has been in superb form with his accurate passing and smart football sense. Pedri was excellent in the semi-final as well and the whole football fraternity has been appreciating the teenager.

El final ha sido duro, pero la experiencia de estas últimas semanas ha sido inolvidable. Gracias de ❤ a los que lo han hecho posible, sobre todo compañeros y amigos, y también a la afición por su apoyo.

No lo duden…
VOLVEREMOS MÁS FUERTES👊👊#EURO2020 #EspanaItalia pic.twitter.com/OC8en3vWZ1
— Pedri González (@Pedri) July 7, 2021

Former England striker Gary Lineker waxed lyrical about the Barcelona midfielder just 25 minutes into the half. He tweeted: “Pedri is soooo good. Absolute superstar in the making. Gorgeous footballer.”

Pedri is soooo good. Absolute superstar in the making. Gorgeous footballer.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 6, 2021

Shortly after, Rory Smith of the New York Times stated that he believes it is a matter of time before Pedri wins his first Ballon d’Or.

Smith tweeted: “How many Ballons D’Or do we think Pedri wins, providing he stays away from major injuries?”

“My instinct is three, but it could be as many as “All of Them.”

How many Ballons D'Or do we think Pedri wins, providing he stays away from major injuries? My instinct is three, but it could be as many as "All of Them."
— Rory Smith (@RorySmith) July 6, 2021

Pedri also received praise from former Argentine player Diego Latorre for his role in controlling the midfield in the first half. Latorre said: “[Sergio] Busquets, Pedro and Koke dominated the midfield and cancelled out Italy’s supply lines.”

Here’s few more of Pedri appreciation tweets:

Luis Enrique has some high praise for Pedri following his breakout performance at #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/paqLvGpF8K
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 7, 2021

The 18-year-old Pedri has become irreplaceable for Luis Enrique's Spain. Pedri has got it all, he's smart, mentally strong and his physical deployment surprises everyone. [md] pic.twitter.com/dgvE8d4atN
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) July 7, 2021

It’s on Facebook too. That’s HUGE for PEDRI FC. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/nl2xDhW13W
— 🇧🇷 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (@brilliantbusi) July 7, 2021

He won’t be playing in the final. But if any individual player has emerged victorious in this tournament it is Pedri. pic.twitter.com/cPzn18gfW8
— total Barça (@totalBarca) July 7, 2021

This pass by Pedri was Xavi-Esque.Spain will come back stronger having a guy like this.Then imagine having a healthy Ansu Fati as well😉 pic.twitter.com/r5pT7PDV8V
— dimitrisk (@DimitrisDk7) July 7, 2021

8th July 2020: Pedri plays 68 minutes for Las Palmas in 2-1 defeat at Real Oviedo

7th July 2021: Pedri plays 120 minutes for Spain and completes 97% of his passes in a European Championship semi final v Italy

Some year.
— Fútbol es la leche (@futboleslaleche) July 6, 2021

Here's my Pedri thread. This lad deserves all the appreciation in the world. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/Z7je67Lv4W
— Mehedi Hassan (@MHassanFootball) July 6, 2021

The next Golden boy after INIESTA#Pedri pic.twitter.com/bcWBLdyHZ0
— Husenfc |#perfectmessi| 🔰⚽ (@MessiPerfect) July 7, 2021

Pedri’s #EURO2020 by numbers:

91% pass accuracy
544 touches
421 passes completed
25 ball recoveries
25 duels won
13 fouls won
11 chances created
7 tackles
4 interceptions
3 take-ons
3 big chances created

Only 18-years old. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WzJVQG1G9O
— ᗰᑌSSᗩ (@mozyinho) July 7, 2021