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Rodri debuts for Barcelona in 2-0 win; Chelsea advances in League Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Rodri debuts for Barcelona in 2-0 win; Chelsea advances in League Cup

Summary

Rodri made his debut with Barcelona during their 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on August 27. He came off the bench in the 62nd minute, contributing to the team's second straight win to start the season. The match was marked by a display of support for Catalonia's estelada flag rather than a planned tribute to Spain's World Cup champions. Chelsea secured a 2-0 win against Luton in the English League Cup, with goals from Danny Welbeck and an own goal. Fulham also progressed in the League Cup with a 3-0 victory over Wimbledon.

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By the Numbers

•Rodri debuted for Barcelona in their La Liga match.
•Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 with Raphinha and Fermín López scoring.
•A pro-Catalonia flag display occurred instead of a tribute to World Cup champions.
•Chelsea won 2-0 against Luton in the League Cup with Welbeck scoring.
•Fulham advanced with a 3-0 win over Wimbledon in the League Cup.

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10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri debuts with Barcelona as fans show support for Catalonia. Chelsea wins in League Cup

What they're saying

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Rodri made his Barcelona debut in the team’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish League on Thursday, while Chelsea and Fulham advanced to the third round of the English League Cup. Barcelona's match was supposed to feature a tribute to Spain’s World Cup champions but instead it became an act of support for the “estelada” flag, Catalonia’s pro-independence symbol.
— Yahoo Sportsby TALES AZZONI

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