Barcelona's latest La Masia gem, Pedro "Dro" Fernandez, has made his long-awaited breakthrough into the first team. The 17-year-old midfielder officially debuted in both LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League during the 2025-26 season under Hansi Flick, continuing the club's proud tradition of nurturing homegrown talent.
According to SoftFootball, Dro started in the 2-1 win over Real Sociedad at Montjuic on September 28, marking his first-ever appearance in Spain's top flight. Just a few weeks later, he started again in the Champions League match against Olympiacos, a night that fans will remember for Fermin Lopez's brilliant performance .
Dro's debut carries extra weight, coming at a time when Barcelona has struggled with injuries and relied heavily on its academy products, as reported by Softfootball . After his first two senior outings, the young midfielder expressed deep pride in wearing the Barca jersey. Dro said in a video posted by Barcelona on their official X account :