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Logs assist in draw Pedro made an assist and suffered one foul during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Torino.

Impact Pedro initiated the play the led to his team's first goal with a nice long pass to Matteo Cancellieri but other than that didn't do much, which eventually led him to be subbed off midway through the second half. Despite getting his first assist of the season, the veteran winger may head back to the bench after the international break, especially if Mattia Zacagni (thigh) is ready to return.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lively versus Roma Pedro drew three fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Pedro was dynamic in his first start of the season and led his side in deliveries, which could earn him more minutes over Matteo Cancellieri and Gustav Isaksen, who's working his way back from a serious illness. He left a little early due to fatigue. He has notched one shot in each game despite his limited playing time beforehand, adding three key passes and six crosses (two accurate).

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro stays! Ex-Barcelona and Chelsea star signs contract extension at Lazio to secure reunion with Maurizio Sarri | Goal.com US Lazio have moved to extend Pedro’s contract ahead of the season as the club intends to reunite him with Maurizio Sarri to recreate previous...

JUNE 16 • GOAL.COM

Staying at Lazio Pedro has inked a one-year contract with Lazio.

Impact Pedro would have become a free agent at the end of June without a new deal. He'll likely have a similar role under returning coach Maurizio Sarri next year after posting 14 goals, three assists, 59 shots (30 on target) and 101 crosses (26 accurate) in 42 appearances (17 starts) in 2024/2025.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Solidifies super-sub status Pedro registered seven shots (three on goal), 14 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact During the 2024-25 Serie A, Pedro logged 30 appearances, with only a fifth of them starts. He also recorded 24 corners, 22 chances created and 18 shots on target. The last category is particularly important, considering they are his 2024-25 season's bread and butter. For the first time in three years, Pedro logged a double-digit G/A, 11. All but one were goals. For them, it had been longer since Pedro recorded double digits, a decade-plus that goes back to his prime Barcelona days before he began changing teams more frequently.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A title race between Napoli and Inter goes to final day and possibly further

The fight for the Serie A title will go into the final day, and maybe even further

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Brace leads to draw Pedro scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Pedro saw a great match Sunday as he would match Inter's efforts to see through a draw, earning a goal in the 72nd and 90th minute to earn a brace. This comes despite only appearing as a substitute, seeing 37 minutes of play. He now has two braces in his past four appearances, bringing him to 10 goals in 29 appearances this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leads teams in crosses against Juventus Pedro drew one foul and had two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and two corners in 37 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Pedro put up numbers as Lazio laid siege in the final portion of the game, paced his side in deliveries, setting a new season high and was involved in the goal, as the action started with one of his feeds from the flank. He could start versus Inter given Mattia Zaccagni's suspension. He has posted multiple crosses in five of his last six showings (one start), amassing 22 (five accurate) and adding 11 shots (seven on target), eight key passes and seven corners, with two goals.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nets two in draw Pedro scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Pedro entered as a sub in the 57th minute of play and came up as the hero by scoring his squad's only two goals of the match. This marked the second time in 26 appearances on the season that he scored more than once in a match, and he is up to eight goals on the campaign. His two chances created also tied his season high for a fourth time.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

LAZIO-PARMA 2-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Pedro Stars in Lazio Comeback | Serie A 2024/25

APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE

Bologna misses out on Serie A top four after draw

Bologna has held on for a scoreless draw at Udinese in Serie A

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Provides assist in draw Pedro assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Pedro assisted Adam Marusic's opening goal in the second half of Monday's match against Torino. This was his first assist of the Serie A season as he has not been a regular starter, making only six starts in 23 appearances. His next opportunity to contribute will be against Atalanta on Sunday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner in stoppage time Pedro converted a penalty kick in stoppage time to give Lazio a 2-1 win over AC Mlian Sunday.

Impact Pedro came off the bench and took the most important kick of the game, scoring in the 98th minute to give Lazio all three points. He's unlikely to have such a moment Thursday against Viktoria Plzen in UEL action, but should remain an option off the bench for the Italian side.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Milan crisis deepens after 3rd straight Serie A loss, this time to Lazio

AC Milan has fallen further into crisis as a stoppage-time penalty condemned it to a 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio in the Italian league

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Held in check by Napoli Pedro won one of one tackle and registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Pedro drew the nod since Boulaye Dia wasn't fully fit but didn't have a a great game. He could get further chances from the start even if the teammate returned because Taty Castellanos subbed off with a thigh injury in this one. He has had a brace and posted 10 shots (three on target), four key passes, eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brace as a sub in huge win Pedro scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Monza.

Impact Pedro scored twice as he came on as a first-half sub for Boulaye Dia. The winger was fed through by Valentin Castellanos in the 57th minute to put the team 2-0 ahead. His second goal came in the 77th minute to put the game beyond doubt at 4-0. His three shots on target are the most he has taken in any game this season. The Spaniard has only started four Serie A games this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Verona Pedro (thigh) had one inaccurate cross, one corner and three tackles (two won) in 24 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Pedro was inserted late after recovering from a thigh injury and wasn't too noticeable. He'll resume rotating with Gustav Isaksen, Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni with the return of the Europa League. He has tallied five chances created, five crosses (one accurate) and two shots (two on target) in his last four appearances, with one goal and one assist.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return against Verona Pedro (thigh) has logged multiple full training sessions in a row and will be ready to contribute in Sunday's match against Venezia, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pedro has overcome a thigh strain that didn't allow him to play in the past three matches and will be an alternative in multiple offensive roles, although he'll likely be eased into action at first. He has scored and assisted once in his last five displays (two starts), logging three shots (two on target), seven key passes, seven crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (two won).

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Como fixture Pedro (thigh) hasn't been called up for Friday's match versus Como.

Impact Pedro was on the bench last week but wasn't fit to play and could miss further games due to a thigh strain. Loum Tchaouna and Tijjani Noslin will absorb his minutes.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Roma Pedro (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Pedro was available earlier than expected after suffering a thigh injury, but he might have been selected just to stay close to his teammates given the magnitude of the game, so he's not a lock to be an option for Friday's tilt against Como.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Roma tilt Pedro (thigh) has been named in Lazio's squad list to face Roma on Sunday.

Impact Pedro will make a quick return from a thigh injury but hasn't trained much ahead of the game and, while he'll be an option, he might not get a lot of minutes. He has scored and assisted once in his last five displays (two starts), adding three shots (two on target), seven chances created and seven crosses (one accurate).

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Pedro picked up a low-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle in the right thigh against Lecce, Lazio announced.

Impact Pedro will be sidelined for three or four fixtures depending on how quickly the injury heals. His absence will lead to more minutes for Loum Tchaouna and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru behind the starters since Tijjani Noslin (ankle) got hurt too.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores crucial goal in 5-1 win Pedro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 5-1 win versus Como.

Impact Pedro scored the second goal in the game, finishing 5-1, putting his side 2-0 up. This makes it three games in a row that he has scored and five goals in his last six games, including two in his two starts in the Europa League and two from the bench in the league. This is the third game this season that he has taken two shots, in each of his three most recent starts.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 3-0 victory Pedro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Pedro gave his side a 2-0 lead with a shot from very close range in the 86th minute of action. It marked his second goal in the last three league games and his second of the season. He also tied his season high with two chances created in the match and set a new season high with two accurate crosses.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off bench Pedro scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Pedro was brought in the 73rd minute to replace Gustav Isaksen and ended up as the hero for Lazio. In the 84th minute, the veteran forward picked up a perfect through pass inside the box and then fired a powerful right-footer into the near post to beat the goalkeeper and bag the game-winner. This was the first league goal of the year for Pedro, who's been receiving little playing time in domestic matches at this start of campaign.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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