Barca’s Rodri out injured and set to miss away match against Atletico

Barcelona midfielder Rodri has been ruled out of Sunday’s La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid because of a hamstring injury

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. 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.

World Cup winners Spain have already reached the Nations League quarter-finals.