Rodri has said he has no problem with Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid after they boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Carlo Ancelotti addresses the Ballon d'Or controversy surrounding Vinícius Júnior, emphasizing that the player’s sadness stems from the tragedy in Valencia rather than the award itself, as he maintains focus on the looming UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan.

Rodri, the newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner, responded diplomatically to Real Madrid's boycott of the ceremony in support of Vinicius Jr, asserting that while he respects their choice, he would not have taken similar actions if roles were reversed.