Barcelona midfielder Rodri has issued an apology to Valencia's squad following a controversial moment during Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga victory over Valencia on Sunday. The incident occurred when Rodri, who was substituted and sitting on the bench, was overheard by television cameras making a remark about Valencia. The footage, which did not include audio, was lip-read by Movistar, a Spanish broadcaster, to show Rodri saying, "They're really weak. They haven't got past the halfway line." Valencia, who lost the match and now sit at the bottom of the league table with no wins in their first four games, faced backlash from fans and parts of the Spanish media. Critics argued that Rodri’s comments were disrespectful, especially given Valencia’s current struggles and the sensitive nature of the match. Rodri addressed the situation following Barcelona’s 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord on Wednesday. He confirmed that he had personally apologized to Valencia’s captain, Jose Gaya, and the entire squad. Rodri clarified that his comment was meant to express surprise at Valencia’s performance, not to mock the team or downplay their difficulties. He emphasized that Valencia is one of the most respected clubs in the competition and expressed hope for the team to bounce back and regain their position in the league. Rodri also noted that the conversation was private and that the context could have been misunderstood. He reiterated that he did not intend any disrespect and acknowledged that such remarks can be taken out of context. His apology aimed to mend any perceived slight and reaffirm his respect for Valencia as a club.