Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Rodri will miss the upcoming showdown against Atletico Madrid due to a hamstring injury.
The Spanish international sustained the damage during the club's UEFA Champions League league phase match against Aston Villa on matchday four.
Barcelona's medical staff have ruled the player out of the crucial La Liga fixture, dealing a significant blow to the team's midfield options.
The 2026/27 season has seen Rodri feature prominently for the Catalan side, and his absence will be keenly felt against their title rivals.
