Rodri injury: Barcelona midfielder out for around four weeks

Barcelona's Spain midfielder Rodri injured his right hamstring in the Champions League win over Aston Villa on 3 November 2026. After tests on 4 November 2026, the Catalan club confirmed a minor injury to the biceps femoris and said he would miss the trip to Atlético Madrid on 8 November. Barcelona did not give a return date, but Spanish daily Sport reports that the 30-year-old will be sidelined for around four weeks, which means four La Liga games and one Champions League fixture.

The injury came on the night Barcelona beat the Premier League side 3-0 on matchday four of the league phase. Rodri felt discomfort in his right leg and did not come out for the second half; ScoreLab data shows he played 45 minutes. Scans the following morning confirmed a muscle problem.

How long will Rodri be out?

Rodri is expected to miss three to four weeks, although Barcelona have not set an official timeline. As reported by GOAL, Sport says the injury is more serious than the club's description suggests and that he could be out for four weeks. Mundo Deportivo puts the layoff at roughly three weeks.

Which matches will Rodri miss?

The only confirmed absence is the trip to Atlético Madrid. If the four-week estimate holds, Rodri will miss all of Barcelona's remaining November fixtures. GOAL adds that he will also miss Spain's two games in the November international window and will not travel with the squad to Baku. Barcelona's upcoming schedule, according to ScoreLab fixtures:

1. 8 November 2026 — Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona (La Liga, matchday 12): ruled out by the club
2. 22 November 2026 — Barcelona vs Villarreal (La Liga, matchday 13)
3. 25 November 2026 — Sabah vs Barcelona (Champions League, Baku)
4. 29 November 2026 — Deportivo La Coruña vs Barcelona (La Liga, matchday 14)
5. 6 December 2026 — Barcelona vs Celta Vigo (La Liga, matchday 15): at risk if recovery drags on
6. 8 December 2026 — Barcelona vs Manchester City (Champions League): at risk if recovery drags on

The Atlético game matters for the title race and for Rodri personally. ScoreLab data shows Barcelona top La Liga on 30 points after 11 games, two ahead of second-placed Atlético on 28. Madrid-born Rodri came through Atlético's academy and won the UEFA Super Cup with the club, so Mundo Deportivo had described the return to the Metropolitano as his most special fixture of the season.

Who can replace Rodri at Barcelona?

Hansi Flick's first options are Marc Bernal and Frenkie de Jong. Bernal replaced Rodri for the second half against Aston Villa and, according to Mundo Deportivo, has been Flick's choice whenever Rodri has been unavailable. De Jong, now back from injury, is another option, along with Gavi and Fariñas. Rodri had been partnering Pedri in Flick's double pivot. Barcelona's treatment room was already busy: Mundo Deportivo lists Koundé, Eric García, Christensen, Xavi Espart, Olmo and Roony as injured too.

Who is Rodri?

Rodri (Rodrigo Hernández) is a Spanish defensive midfielder born in Madrid on 22 June 1996. He joined Barcelona after spending the 2025/26 season at Manchester City and made his competitive debut against Athletic Bilbao on 27 August. According to GOAL, the only game he has missed since then was against Elche. ScoreLab data shows 74 caps for Spain and 484 club appearances, with honours including 4 Premier League titles and 1 Champions League. His Barcelona contract runs until 30 June 2030.