This past weekend, FC Barcelona youngster Dani Rodriguez was struck down by a new injury while in action for the reserve team, Barça Atletic, against UD Barbastro.
The 20-year-old winger, who spent more than three months out during the summer of 2025 due to surgery on a dislocated shoulder, has now suffered a serious leg injury.
Surgery a possibility for Dani Rodriguez
In fact, according to SPORT, tests carried out have confirmed a partial tear of the quadriceps tendon in his knee, which may require surgery.
It is a serious setback for Rodriguez, who was enjoying his best moment of the season and had returned to a high level of performance, reopening the door to call-ups with the first team.
The incident occurred during an individual action in the game against Barbastro. Dani took on his defender down the right flank, attempted to beat him, and, at that moment, felt a sharp pain in his leg. He went straight to the ground and immediately called for assistance.
Dani Rodriguez has picked up a serious injury. (Photo courtesy: X/FCBarcelona)
The La Masia prodigy’s gestures and the reaction of his teammates already suggested that the problem was significant. The player had to leave the pitch on a stretcher and was replaced by Oscar Gistau, leaving an image of deep concern.
The diagnosis confirms the worst fears but rules out any involvement of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. However, the partial tear of the quadriceps tendon will force him to stop amidst his good run of form.
The player and the club are now awaiting the next step. In the coming hours, it will be decided whether the treatment will be conservative or whether surgery will ultimately be required, a decision that will determine the exact length of his recovery.
In any case, the lay-off will be prolonged and will once again demand patience from a talented young footballer who was primed for a breakthrough into first-team football.