Rodri Hernandez has reportedly apologised to Valencia’s players after comments he is alleged to have made during Barcelona’s 5-0 La Liga victory at Mestalla, according to The Touchline.
The Spanish midfielder was said to have made the remarks after being substituted during the meeting between the two sides. Reports in international media claimed Rodri Hernandez told Pau Cubarsi that “????????” ?????? ??????, ? ?????? ??????? ????? ?????.
The comments were presented as criticism of Valencia’s performance and the quality of their players. However, a later report now claims that Rodri Hernandez has apologised to the Valencia squad for what he said about the team’s level.
No further details have been given about the alleged apology or when it was made. The report follows renewed attention on the midfielder’s words during a match in which Barcelona produced a dominant display away from home.
Barcelona scored five times without reply in the fourth round of La Liga, securing a convincing victory over Valencia. The result left the Catalan club at the top of the table with 12 points.
Valencia, known as “the Bats”, were unable to respond during the contest as Barcelona completed a substantial win on the road. The margin of victory has ensured that the reported exchange involving Rodri Hernandez has been discussed alongside the result.
The claims about the midfielder’s words first appeared in foreign media and were subsequently followed by the report that he had expressed regret. The Touchline is the source cited for the information concerning the apology.
For Barcelona, the victory maintained their perfect record after four league matches and strengthened their position at the summit. Their 12-point tally places them ahead of the other teams at this stage of the campaign.
The incident has added an off-field talking point to a match already defined by Barcelona’s emphatic scoreline. While the original reports focused on the alleged criticism directed at Valencia, the latest account suggests Rodri Hernandez sought to apologise to the players after the comments became public.
Barcelona’s result also prompted wider discussion about the team’s prospects under Hansi Flick, with attention turning to whether their strong start could lead to success in the Champions League. A separate discussion has focused on four reasons why Flick’s side could win that competition.
At present, the confirmed result from the fourth round of La Liga is Barcelona’s 5-0 away win over Valencia. The Catalan club have taken all 12 available points and remain top of the standings, while the reported apology has become the main development surrounding Rodri Hernandez’s comments.