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Flick explains why Rodri is still being benched amid massive Pedri dilemma

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has admitted that marquee midfield signing Rodri is still lacking the match fitness required to start in La Liga. The German coach also faces a tactical headache regarding how the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner will operate alongside Pedri, prompting behind-the-scenes discussions to define their respective roles.

Flick hails Raphinha as Barca thrash Rayo

Barcelona continued their flawless start to the La Liga campaign with a commanding 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou. Despite falling behind early, the Blaugrana showcased their immense firepower as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both netted braces to ensure Hansi Flick’s side remains at the top of the table.

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After his first appearance with Barcelona: Hamza Abdel Karim follows in Yamal's footsteps

Flick explains why Rodri is still being benched amid massive Pedri dilemma

Former Madrid star surprises everyone: "We won't see Real do what Barcelona did"

Flick hails Raphinha as Barca thrash Rayo

FC Barcelona score superb goals in high-scoring win and take top spot

A unique achievement: Hamza Abdelkarim writes his name into Barcelona's history

With Hamza Abdul Karim taking part: a five-goal storm returns Barcelona to the top of La Liga

Barcelona's comeback against Rayo Vallecano reminds Real Madrid of a painful past

Surpassing Mbappé and Haaland: record achievement for Yamal in the major leagues

On video: Barcelona's magic turns the tables on Rayo Vallecano

What is Hamza Abdelkarim's situation? Flick announces Barcelona's line-up against Rayo Vallecano

A deal in the offing: Jesus a real nightmare for Real Madrid

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Surprise absence and a controversial appearance: Flick reveals Barcelona's squad for the Vallecano clash

September puts Real Madrid in the firing line: five clashes in 20 days

Cousin of Bayern Munich star: Barcelona seal deal for "Hamburg talent"

Raphinha and Fermin target a feat not achieved since Messi's final season

First appearance and a perfect record: an "exceptional" test for the referee of Barcelona v Vallecano

An unprecedented shift that worries a Barcelona star

Rodri out of Barcelona's expected line-up against Rayo Vallecano

"A wonderful opportunity": timeline revealed for Jesus's move to Barcelona

Flick: Barcelona's transfer window continues, and this is Rodri's situation after the injury

Flick: Hamza Abdelkarim deserves to play, and his case resembles that of this player

La Masia, the gold mine: 120 million euros close to Barcelona's coffers

Simeone: We need Alvarez's help, and something could happen before the end of the transfer window

Álvarez to Arteta: I don't want Arsenal

Rodri absent from Barcelona training: will he be fit for the Rayo Vallecano clash?