La Liga: Barca's Rodri misses Atletico visit with hamstring injury

Rodri plays during the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF, corresponding to week 10 of LaLiga EA Sports 2026-27, played at the Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, on October 25, 2026. 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 released 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. Related News FULL LIST: Top 10 highest-scoring teenagers in UCL history - Report La Liga: Madrid confident of signing Man United wonderkid JJ Gabriel Raphinha mourns late Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel 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.

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