Barcelona hit by Rodri injury scare ahead of Atletico Madrid clash
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15-second readBarcelona manager Hansi Flick substituted Rodri at halftime in their Champions League match against Aston Villa due to reported discomfort in Rodri's right calf. The substitution was seen as a precautionary measure ahead of Barcelona's upcoming match against Atletico Madrid. Rodri had played every minute in all but one of Barcelona's matches this season.
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick substituted Rodri at halftime in their Champions League match against Aston Villa due to reported discomfort in Rodri's right calf. The substitution was seen as a precautionary measure ahead of Barcelona's upcoming match against Atletico Madrid. Rodri had played every minute in all but one of Barcelona's matches this season.
Rodri's game time has been a topic of discussion this season as Flick has chosen not to rotate him despite having several midfield options available. He has started eight La Liga matches and three Champions League matches, including playing the full 90 minutes in Barcelona's 6-1 win over Alaves.
Barcelona is hoping that Rodri's discomfort is minor and that he will be fit to play against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. The upcoming match against Atletico Madrid is considered a significant game, with Diego Simeone as the opposing manager.
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- Barca Blaugranes ↗
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- Aston Villa, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid
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Source context
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick took off Rodri at half-time of Tuesday’s Champions League tie with Aston Villa at Camp Nou and replaced the World Cup winner with Marc Bernal. Rodri didn’t look to have an obvious injury in the first half but it’s been reported he was suffering some discomfort which was why Flick made the change. Moises Llorens at ESPN posted on X: “Rodri, discomfort in the calf of the right leg.” The substitution therefore looks like a precautionary move, particularly with Barcelona up against Atletico Madrid at the weekend.
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Barca Blaugranes · reported · 2026-11-04 03:00 UTC
Barcelona offer Rodri injury update after Champions League win over Aston Villa ↗
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick confirmed that Rodri picked up an issue against Aston Villa and is set for tests ahead of Sunday’s game against Atletico Madrid. Rodri went off at half-time of Tuesday’s Champions League match and was replaced
Get Spanish Football News · reported · 2026-11-03 22:31 UTC
Barcelona boss Flick provides Rodri injury update ↗
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has provided an update on the wellbeing of midfield star Rodri. This comes after the 30-year-old set alarm bells sounding in Catalunya’s capital earlier this…
Barca Blaugranes · reported · 2026-11-03 21:23 UTC
Barcelona hit by Rodri injury scare ahead of Atletico Madrid clash ↗
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick took off Rodri at half-time of Tuesday’s Champions League tie with Aston Villa at Camp Nou and replaced the World Cup winner with Marc Bernal. Rodri didn’t look to have an obvious injury in the first
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