GOAL reported that Rodri helped organise a Barcelona squad lunch on 28 October after back-to-back defeats to Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Rodri joined Raphinha and the rest of the team's leaders in arranging the gathering to strengthen team spirit.
Squad lunch on 28 October
On 28 October, Rodri joined Raphinha and the rest of the team's leaders in organising a squad lunch. Barcelona had suffered back-to-back defeats to Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain before the meal.
Influence in the dressing room
According to Marca, Rodri has considerable influence in Barcelona's dressing room. He arrived this summer and settled quickly, while his character and experience earned him considerable influence among his teammates.
Fast impact after arrival
GOAL said Barcelona looked to have their midfield sorted this summer before the chance to sign Rodri appeared. GOAL said Barcelona saw Rodri as a player who could bring experience, character and leadership to a dressing room packed with youngsters.
Place in the team and support from the stands
Rodri won over the stands from his very first appearance, and the Camp Nou crowd embraced him from day one, back at the Joan Gamper Trophy. Rodri is a key, indispensable figure in Flick's starting line-up.
