Barcelona time (CEST), September 8 — According to AS, Rodri has fully adapted to FC Barcelona's current tactical system, and head coach Hansi Flick hopes he can help Marc Bernal develop his form.

In his first competitive outing, the Madrid-born midfielder proved that signing him was a smart decision for Barcelona. Some new players need time to prove their importance and value to the team, but Rodri is different. In Barcelona's opening away game against Valencia, despite his physical condition not yet being at 100%, he delivered a remarkable performance without question.

The Madrid-born player will need another couple of matches to return to his peak level, but his statistics from this game were impressive: 81 successful passes out of 83 attempts throughout the game, with a 98% success rate; 54 successful passes out of 55 in the opponent's half; 5 successful long passes, and 6 successful tackles. He also nearly scored with a shot that hit the post. The 5-0 victory demonstrated Barcelona's overall strength and perfect midfield control—one of the most powerful proofs of their complete dominance over Valencia.

Hansi Flick's team controlled the game completely. This was largely because the German coach tasked Rodri and Pedri with controlling the game together for the first time this season. Although some outsiders had questioned whether the two could work together, the actual result was the best possible. Rather than hindering each other, they worked together on the pitch. Rodri hasn't been with Barcelona long, but he played with the calmness and composure of someone who understands the team's playing style after years. He particularly demonstrates a deep understanding of Barcelona's traditional playing philosophy.

He provided strong support on the pitch consistently, ensuring smooth possession, proper defense, and allowing Pedri to attack more frequently and with greater freedom. Under his control, Ferran also played more fiercely. The Madrid-born player's performance on the pitch demonstrated true leadership. Hansi Flick praised him after the game, saying: "He does everything well." It is understood that Hansi Flick very much hopes that Rodri's presence can help the young Marc Bernal make significant progress, and Bernal was also publicly praised by the coach after the game.

In Barcelona's period of rapid and intensive transition, Rodri is responsible for organizing plays, adjusting positions, commanding, and controlling with near-perfect understanding of the game's details.

Rodri knows exactly when to accelerate attacks, when to slow the tempo, when to start high pressing, and when to fall back into defense. In the important matches ahead, his crucial role will be extremely important, particularly in the increasingly intense Champions League competition—the highest level of competition that demands near perfection, where even small mistakes are heavily punished.

When he first joined Barcelona, his signing seemed somewhat extravagant and unnecessary, especially considering the team already had several high-quality midfielders. However, elite-level performances such as those Mestalla witnessed prove that Rodri's value is far greater than initially perceived. Unlike the other midfielders on the team, he brings a higher level of competition, overall control, and valuable experience in big matches. Today, Rodri has officially taken control of Barcelona's midfield.

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