Rodri's injury worries Barcelona ahead of the Atletico clash

Barcelona suffered a worrying blow despite their 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, as Spanish midfielder Rodri sustained a muscle problem during their Champions League encounter . Rodri was forced to leave the field at halftime after feeling pain in his right calf muscle during the first half. German coach Hansi Flick decided to substitute him with young player Marc Bernal as a precautionary measure . Following the match, Flick confirmed the Spanish midfielder's muscle problem, explaining that the medical staff would await the results of tests to determine the nature and severity of the injury . The German coach said, "Yes, Rodri has some muscle discomfort," before adding regarding his availability for upcoming matches, "We have to wait until tomorrow for the medical tests ." The tests are expected to reveal the potential duration of Rodri's absence, as his injury has cast doubt on his availability for Barcelona's upcoming La Liga match against Atletico Madrid, a crucial test for the Catalan team in the coming weeks.