Dro Fernandez eyeing El Clasico spot for Barcelona after making Champions League debut

Dro Fernandez made his Champions League debut on Tuesday night time and picked up an help as Barcelona cruised previous Olympiacos at Montjuic.

The 17-year-old – often called Dro – spoke to the media after the sport and was requested for the story behind his nickname.

“Folks assume there’s some particular which means behind it, nevertheless it’s really easy. Once I was a child, my older brother couldn’t pronounce ‘Pedro’ so he referred to as me “Dro.” The identify simply caught, particularly since there have been three gamers named Pedro after I joined Barça — it helped inform us aside. And truthfully, I’ve grown to actually prefer it,” he stated with a smile.

Dro additionally spoke about how thrilled he was to play within the Champions League and is now focusing on extra minutes in El Clasico on Sunday.

“It’s a special occasion for me, one which I’ll always remember. I’ve at all times dreamed of taking part in in matches like this, and I’m actually joyful about it. Flick asks me above all to present my all with out the ball, to press lots, and with the ball, he tells me to take pleasure in and present what I usher in coaching. I’ve a robust need to play within the El Clàsico.”

Dro will likely be anticipated to drop again all the way down to the bench for the journey to the Bernabeu however, on this proof, he received’t have to attend too lengthy for extra minutes at Barca.