Barcelona new signing makes instant impact on his debut vs Athletic Club
Barcelona maintained their solid start to the season with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club this midweek.Apart from the win, a major highlight of the game saw Rodri make his debut for Barcelona as he came ...
Barcelona secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Athletic Club in a midweek fixture, with Rodri making his debut as a substitute for Marc Bernal. The World Cup winner received a thunderous reception from the Camp Nou crowd and quickly made his mark. In just over half an hour on the pitch, Rodri completed 25 passes, matched Bernal's total in nearly twice the time, and created a goal-scoring opportunity.
His accuracy, passing precision, and ability to maintain possession in tight spaces set him apart from his predecessor. Rodri's impact in the final third was particularly notable, boasting an 83.3% pass accuracy compared to Bernal's 57.1%. The Spaniard's debut highlights his potential to become a first-team regular and strengthen his case for more playing time under Hansi Flick.
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