Barca's Rodri misses Atletico visit with hamstring injury
Rodri plays during the match between FC Barcelona and Aston Villa FC, corresponding to the Matchday 4 of the League phase of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27, played at the Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, on November 3, 2026. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto) (Photo by Urbanandsport / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)
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Rodri was substituted at half-time of Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa on Tuesday.
"Tests have confirmed a minor injury to his right hamstring," said Barcelona in a statement on Wednesday.
"He will miss next Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid. His exact recovery time will depend on how the injury develops."
La Liga leaders Barcelona visit second-placed Atletico, the 30-year-old midfielder's former side, looking to retain top spot.
Spanish media have reported Rodri could miss up to a month, which would rule him out of Spain's Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and England.
World Cup winners Spain have already reached the Nations League quarter-finals.
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