Barcelona’s Rodri ruled out of Atletico clash with hamstring injury

Barcelona’s Rodri ruled out of Atletico clash with hamstring injury

Barcelona midfielder Rodri will miss Sunday’s ​LaLiga match against Atletico ‌Madrid after suffering a hamstring injury, the club ​said on Wednesday.

* The ​Spain international was substituted at ⁠halftime during Tuesday’s ​3-0 Champions League victory ​over Aston Villa after feeling muscle discomfort

* “The tests have ​confirmed a minor ​injury to his right hamstring (biceps femoris ‌muscle),” ⁠Barcelona said, adding that his return timeline would depend on ​his recovery ​progress

* The ⁠injury is a blow to Barcelona ​ahead of Sunday’s ​top-of-the-table ⁠clash, with Hansi Flick’s side leading second-placed ⁠Atletico ​by two ​points