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Mourinho fires Real Madrid shot at Barcelona saying he ‘didn’t need’ Rodri

José Mourinho's comments on Rodri's transfer to Barcelona have reignited the rivalry between the two Spanish football giants.

By · Published August 20, 2026  07:26 UTC · Updated August 22, 2026  09:32 UTC

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🇬🇧 English Aug 19, 15:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 20, 12:25 UTC · EL PAÍS

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: José Mourinho's comments on Rodri's transfer to Barcelona have reignited the rivalry between the two Spanish football giants.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Yesterday, José Mourinho, manager of Real Madrid, dismissed the transfer. He said that Rodri's hesitation over the move had led Madrid to doubt his commitment.

Barcelona fans welcomed Rodri with a thunderous ovation. Barcelona's new manager Flick and Raphinha addressed the fans ahead of the new season, expressing their readiness to fight for every trophy.

Rodri's shirt number for the 2026/27 season has been confirmed.

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What did José Mourinho say about Rodri's transfer?

Mourinho said that Real Madrid did not want Rodri after he hesitated over the move. He also stated that he didn't need Rodri.

How did Barcelona fans react to Rodri's signing?

Barcelona fans welcomed Rodri with a thunderous ovation.

What did Flick and Raphinha say to Barcelona fans?

Flick and Raphinha addressed Barcelona fans ahead of the new season, expressing their readiness to fight for every trophy.

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