Beyond the physical strain, Rodri highlighted the psychological burden of competing in the final stages of every major tournament for half a decade. Following Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, the midfielder admitted he felt completely drained, struggling to find the motivation to face the subsequent seasons.
"When that European Championship we won ended, I was extremely worn out from reaching the final stages of everything for 5-6 consecutive years," he added. "More than physically, mentally I didn't know how to face it in the following years because of the burnout. I reached the peak, I almost reached the maximum I could have achieved, and it was a moment I used to recharge and recharge."