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Rodri out of Atletico Madrid clash as Barcelona confirm injury

Barcelona have announced midfielder Rodi will miss Sunday’s La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid after being taken off at half-time of Tuesday’s Champions League win over Aston Villa. Rodri was replaced by Marc Bernal and subsequently underwent tests at the…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:54 AM
Rodri out of Atletico Madrid clash as Barcelona confirm injury
Key Things to Know
  • Barcelona confirmed midfielder Rodri will miss Sunday's La Liga match against Atletico Madrid with a muscle injury.
  • Tests revealed Rodri suffered a minor injury to the biceps femoris in his right leg against Aston Villa.
  • Diario Sport reports that Rodri is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona midfielder Rodri will miss Sunday's La Liga match against Atletico Madrid after suffering a right leg injury. The midfielder was substituted at half-time during Tuesday's Champions League victory over Aston Villa, with tests confirming a minor injury to his right biceps femoris.

While Barcelona did not provide an exact return date, reports from Diario Sport suggest he will be sidelined for approximately one month. This expected absence would rule Rodri out of Spain's upcoming international fixtures and several domestic matches, with the club targeting his return for the December 8 Champions League match against Manchester City.

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