Rodri set for Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, Gavi out injured
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Rodri Hernandez is expected to make his debut for Barcelona on August 27, 2026, during their La Liga match against Athletic Club. Coach Hansi Flick confirmed the plan to integrate Rodri into the lineup after he did not play in the season opener against Elche. Gavi will miss this match due to a minor knee injury suffered against Elche, with Flick indicating he will be sidelined for about a week. Barcelona's next fixture after Athletic Club will be against Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on August 29.
- •Rodri is set to debut for Barcelona against Athletic Club.
- •Gavi is out with a minor knee injury.
- •Barcelona won their season opener against Elche.
- •Flick highlights Rodri's leadership and experience.
- •Barcelona will face Rayo Vallecano next.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Flick outlines Rodri-Pedri midfield plan as Gavi faces absence
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri set to make Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, Gavi to miss out through injury
"Hansi Flick confirmed that Rodri is set to make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, while Gavi will miss the match after sustaining a knee problem. Flick said Gavi may need about a week to reco...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:30 PMFlick outlines Rodri-Pedri midfield plan as Gavi faces absence
Hansi Flick confirmed that Rodri is set to make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, while Gavi will miss the match after sustaining a knee problem. Flick said Gavi may need about a week to reco...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:00 PMRodri set to make Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, Gavi to miss out through injury
An update on the two midfielders.
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