Rodri's comments, which were captured on camera by Movistar Plus Deportes, have caused controversy in the football world. The Barcelona midfielder was seen making derogatory comments about the Valencia players, calling them "heel zwak" (very weak) and "heel slecht" (very bad). He also asked his teammate Pau Cubarsí how Valencia performed in the previous season, seemingly unaware of the team's recent achievements.
Rodri has since reached out to Valencia captain José Gayá to apologise for his comments. In a phone call, Rodri expressed his regret for offending the Valencia players and fans, stating that he never intended to cause any harm. Despite advice from Barcelona to let the matter rest, Rodri is determined to publicly apologise for his comments after the match against Feyenoord. The midfielder has no social media presence, so it is likely that he will appear on camera to explain himself and offer his apologies.