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Spain lose Rodri! Man City star shockingly hooked at half-time in Euro 2024 final against England after apparent injury blow

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  • Rodri limped down tunnel at HT
  • Taken off for Zubimendi
  • Spain still take early second-half lead
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Rodri was seen hobbling down the tunnel after the half-time whistle with his head in his hands, and he did not re-emerge for the start of the second half. Martin Zubimendi was brought on for the Manchester City man, who appeared to suffer a hamstring injury after stretching to block a Harry Kane shot.

    Spain didn't let the setback affect them for long, though, with Nico Williams firing Luis de la Fuente's team in front in the 47th minute after some questionable England defending. However, England fought back and pulled level with a stunning shot from Cole Palmer from long range.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Rodri has been one of Spain's top performers in Germany, featuring in six of their seven matches. The 28-year-old has also weighed in with one goal, while forming a superb partnership with Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Fabian Ruiz.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Rodri has developed into a key figure for Spain in recent years, making 56 appearances for the senior team and scoing four goals. He was part of the side that reached the semi-finals in Euro 2020 as Spain were knocked out by Italy on penalties and he played every minute of his team's four matches at the 2022 World Cup, where they were knocked out by Morocco on penalties in the round of 16.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    After England's equaliser, Rodri will hope his team manage to get back on top and claim their first major trophy during his international career.