Culers have known for some time now just how important Pedri is for this Barcelona side.
It wasn’t long ago, don’t forget, that he played over 70 games for club and country in the same season, despite still being a teenager.
If that doesn’t tell you anything about his standing, then nothing else will.
Against Villarreal, the youngster provided a vintage performance that was cultured and artistic as well as dynamic and vital.
That he added yet another goal to his personal tally was just the icing on the cake, Barca surging 11 points clear at the top of the league table after their victory at La Ceramica.