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Barca Newcomer Rodri Mocks Opponents

September 8, 2026Diego Herrera3 мин

Barcelona dominated FC Valencia over the weekend, with new signing Rodri audibly mocking the opposition during the match.

FC Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, is currently in strong form in Spain's La Liga, defeating FC Valencia 5-0 at home this past weekend. New acquisition Rodri, who joined from Manchester City before the season, couldn't resist a bit of taunting during the game.

The Spanish international, along with teammate Pau Cubarsi, was substituted in the 62nd minute with Barcelona leading 3-0. Their private conversation on the bench was captured by cameras and later broadcast on the show 'El Dia Despues'.

'These guys are really lazy, truly lazy. Really bad,' Rodri was heard mocking the Flick's team's opponents, appearing somewhat surprised by how easily his side had dominated at the Mestalla.

The conversation between the two Barca stars continued, with Rodri asking his teammates for clarification on how the club had fared in the previous season, especially considering Valencia currently sits at the bottom of the table after three matchdays.

Rodri on Valencia: 'They are terrible!'

He apparently struggled to reconcile the club's current level of performance with its reputation as a top Spanish club. 'They are terrible, they are terrible. What place did Valencia finish in last year?' he questioned.

Rodri's criticism extended beyond the team's general performance, as he explicitly pointed out their tactical errors and lack of ambition in the second half. 'They didn't even cross the halfway line in the second half,' he stated.

Private Conversation Reveals: Barca's New Signing Rodri Mocks Opponents

Barcelona crushed FC Valencia over the weekend, and new star Rodri was caught mocking the opponent during the game.

Under coach Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona is currently dominating the Spanish La Liga, and this past weekend, they thrashed FC Valencia 5-0 at home. Rodri, the new signing from Manchester City, couldn't hold back some mockery of the opposition during the match.

The Spanish international, along with teammate Pau Cubarsi, was substituted in the 62nd minute with the Catalans leading 3-0. He immediately engaged in a conversation with the defender on the bench. This private exchange was captured by cameras and made public on the show 'El Dia Despues'.

'These guys are really lazy, truly lazy. Really bad,' Rodri scoffed about Flick's team's opponents, also seeming somewhat astonished that his team had such an easy time at Mestalla.

The conversation between the two Barca stars continued, with Rodri asking his teammates for an explanation of how the club had performed last season, given that Valencia is currently at the bottom of the table after three matchdays.

Rodri on Valencia: 'They are awful!'

He apparently couldn't reconcile the club's current standing with its reputation as a top Spanish club. 'They are awful, they are awful. What place did Valencia finish in last year?' he asked.

Rodri's criticism wasn't limited to the team's overall performance; he specifically highlighted their tactical errors and lack of ambition in the second half. 'They didn't even cross the halfway line in the second half,' he said.