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Barcelona’s Rodri ruled out of Atletico clash with hamstring injury
Barcelona midfielder Rodri will miss Sunday’s LaLiga match against Atletico Madrid after tests confirmed a minor injury to his right hamstring. His absence matters ahead of a top-of-the-table meeting that could affect the balance at the summit.
The Spain international came off at half-time in Tuesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa after feeling muscle discomfort. Barcelona said his return will depend on how he recovers; the club lead second-placed Atletico by two points.
In short
- Rodri has a minor right hamstring injury.
- He will miss Barcelona’s match against Atletico.
- Barcelona lead Atletico by two points.
Explained simply
LaLiga is Spain’s top men’s football league, where clubs earn points for wins and draws over the season. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are two of the league’s leading teams, and their results can influence which side finishes at the top.
Rodri is a midfielder for Barcelona and Spain’s national team. A hamstring is a group of muscles at the back of the thigh; injuries there can limit a player’s ability to run and change direction, so clubs assess recovery before setting a return date.