Rodri Ruled Out of Atlético Clash With Hamstring Injury After Barcelona Champions League Win

Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has a minor injury to his right hamstring and will miss Sunday’s La Liga clash with Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano. The club announced the result of its tests on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

The news is a setback for the LaLiga leaders, who face a top-of-the-table fixture against their former club Atlético. Rodri has been a first-choice midfielder for Barcelona since joining from Manchester City in the summer.

How the Injury Happened

Rodri was taken off at half-time during Barcelona’s 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa on Tuesday, 3 November. Medical tests at the club’s training ground on Wednesday confirmed the problem.

The club’s statement said: “He will miss next Sunday’s match against Atlético Madrid.” Barcelona have not confirmed how long the midfielder will be out, saying his recovery will depend on how the injury develops.

Key Details at a Glance

Impact on Spain

Spanish media have reported that Rodri could miss up to a month, which would rule him out of Spain’s Nations League matches against Czechia and England. Coach Luis de la Fuente is due to name his squad for those fixtures on Friday, and Rodri’s availability will be one of the key questions.

Reports say that if Rodri is not available for Spain, Barcelona’s next possible return date will be the home match against Villarreal on 22 November.

Barcelona’s Options

With Rodri out, Marc Bernal could see more playing time in midfield, according to reports. Bernal is a Barcelona academy product, and his opportunity would be an important test for the squad during the absence.

Barcelona’s injury list is already a concern. Reports say Eric García, Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen, Xavi Espart and Dani Olmo are also sidelined.

Why the Absence Matters

Rodri has been a first-choice midfielder, so his absence removes a key option from Barcelona’s squad.

The Atlético game also matters in the title race, as Barcelona are the LaLiga leaders.

Rodri’s Season So Far

Rodri has made 14 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring once, and has quickly established himself as a first-choice midfielder.

What Comes Next

Barcelona will provide an update once Rodri’s recovery progresses. The next key dates are Spain’s Nations League squad announcement on Friday, the Atlético fixture on Sunday and the Villarreal match on 22 November.

Until then, the club’s medical team will monitor the injury, and the length of his absence will become clearer in the coming days.

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