Rodri publicly apologized to Valencia for his words during the match

Rodri publicly apologized to Valencia fans and players for his comments during the teams' recent match. The Spaniard emphasized that he is aware of his mistake and considers it correct to apologize for what he said. "I want to apologize to the fans and the players of Valencia. I also called the captain of Valencia Gaia," said Rodri. The scandal arose after the match at the Mestalla, in which Barcelona defeated Valencia with a score of 5:0. The cameras recorded Rodri's conversation with his partners on the bench, during which the footballer made a critical comment about the opponent's level. The video quickly spread online and caused a backlash. Afterwards, Rhodri personally contacted Gaia to explain the situation and apologize. According to the Spanish media, the footballer admitted that his words could sound offensive, although they were part of a private conversation. "A person, when a mistake is made, must apologize. I hope Valencia will return to where it should be," the Barcelona midfielder added.