Barcelona midfielder Rodri will miss Sunday's away match against Atletico Madrid due to a minor hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
The Spanish international picked up the issue in training and has been ruled out of the La Liga fixture at the Metropolitano Stadium. Medical staff describe the injury as minor, but the player will not travel with the squad as a precaution.
Rodri has been a regular in Barcelona's midfield this season, featuring prominently in both domestic and European competitions. His absence leaves a gap in the team's engine room for what is traditionally one of the league's most intense rivalries.
Barcelona currently sit near the top of the La Liga table, while Atletico Madrid are also challenging for Champions League qualification. The match kicks off on Sunday evening local time.
