Overview
- Television cameras for Movistar+'s El Día Después recorded Rodri speaking on the sideline with Pau Cubarsí and the clip was shown on air before being deleted.
- In the footage Rodri said Valencia players were "muy flojos" and "malísimos," comments that drew public attention when they circulated.
- Rodri made a public apology to Valencia supporters and players and said he had phoned captain José Luis Gayà to offer a personal apology.
- He defended the exchange as a private, spontaneous reaction taken out of context and expressed hope that Valencia returns to the top of LaLiga.
- No formal disciplinary action or official response from Valencia has been reported and the episode highlights the reputational risk of behind‑the‑scenes sideline footage.