Barcelona reveals the nature of Rodri's injury and announces his absence from the Atletico Madrid match

Barcelona announced the absence of its star midfielder, Rodri, from Atletico Madrid's next match in the Spanish League next Sunday evening, after he suffered an injury in the team's match against Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Catalan club said in an official statement: “Rodrigo Hernandez underwent medical examinations after feeling muscle discomfort during yesterday’s match against Aston Villa.”

Barcelona continued in the statement: “Tests confirmed a minor injury to the right posterior thigh muscle.” The Catalan club said: “He will miss next Sunday’s match against Atletico Madrid.

The exact period of his recovery will depend on the development of his condition after the injury.” Rodri had left Barcelona’s match against Aston Villa, which ended with a 3-0 win for the Catalan team, between halftime and was replaced by young player Marc Bernal.