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Pedri is Spain's key against Modric's Croatia

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Spain's Pedri celebrates after scoring against Northern Ireland during an international friendly match on June 8. [AFP]

Spain's Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez's return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against Luka Modric's dangerous Croatia.

The Real Madrid midfielder, 38, is still the standard-bearer for his country and his midfield duel with Pedri lends a Clasico feel to the heavyweight clash in Berlin on Saturday.

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