Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho fires shot at Barcelona, saying he 'didn’t need’ Rodri

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has insisted that his side did not need Rodri despite revealing that the Spanish giants made a strong attempt to sign the Manchester City midfielder before he joined Barcelona.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Barcelona after insisting he “didn’t need” Rodri, despite the club previously attempting to sign the Spain midfielder.

While Rodri's move to Barcelona has added another layer to the rivalry, Mourinho remains confident that Real Madrid have enough quality to compete without the Spain captain.