Aug 17, 2026Sports200 words2 min read

Rodri Says His Dream Came True at Barcelona

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Rodri is a football player. He played for Manchester City. Now he plays for Barcelona.

Rodri said his dream came true. He is very happy at Barcelona. He said the team will win the Champions League.

The Champions League is a big football competition. Many top teams from Europe play in it.

Barcelona also got another player. His name is Cancelo. He moved from Manchester City too.

Barcelona gave a player named Álvarez one more chance. This means he can still play for the team, but he must play well.

Football fans call this time a busy 'decisive week' for transfers. This means many players change teams in a short time.

A transfer happens when a player moves from one team to another team.

Barcelona and Manchester City made a deal for Rodri. This means both teams agreed on the move.

Rodri played very well before. Many people know he is a great midfielder.

A midfielder is a player who plays in the middle of the field.

Barcelona fans are excited about the new players. They hope the team wins many games.

Rodri will now train and play with his new teammates at Barcelona.

Vocabulary11 words

1. Which team did Rodri join?

2. What did Rodri say Barcelona will win?

3. True or False: Barcelona also signed Cancelo.

1. Barcelona 2. The Champions League 3. True

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Rodri is a football player. He played for Manchester City. Now he plays for _____.

Rodri said his _____ came true. He is very happy at Barcelona. He said the team will win the _____.

The Champions League is a big football _____. Many top teams from Europe play in it.

Barcelona also got another player. His name is _____. He moved from Manchester City too.

Barcelona gave a player named _____ one more chance.

Football fans call this time a busy 'decisive week' for _____.

Barcelona and Manchester City made a _____ for Rodri.

Many people know he is a great _____.