Rodri Apologizes to Valencia Players for Derogatory Comments

Barcelona midfielder Rodri made a commendable gesture just hours after the weekend's match between Valencia and the Catalan giants, which saw the champions secure a dominant 5-0 victory. The curious incident was reported by "Sport" newspaper.

The Spain captain was caught on camera by the 'El Día Después' program on Movistar+ conversing on the pitch with Pau Cubarsí, offering highly negative assessments of their opponents.

These comments and the video quickly gained traction on social media, likely offending the Valencia players – an outcome the world champion had not intended.

In the clip, Rodri tells Cubarsí about their opponents: “They are really bad, aren't they? Really bad, man.” At another point, he insists: “They are so weak, man, terribly weak, they didn't cross the halfway line in the second half.”

The Madrid-born footballer even asks Cubarsí at one point: “How did Valencia finish last year?” The Catalan center-back replies: “Close to Europe.” Rodri reacts with an open mouth, as if in disbelief.

This was a conversation that should have remained on the pitch but gained significance after being broadcast on television. For this reason, after the match, Rodri did not hesitate to contact Valencia defender José Luis Gayà, whom he knows from the national team, and had a conversation with him.

The Barcelona midfielder apologized to the "Bats" players, not wanting them to harbor ill feelings. His reaction was immediate after the broadcast revealed his conversation with Cubarsí.