"Ronald Araujo's constant mistakes in high-stakes games saw the fans lash out at the Uruguayan defender after his latest blunder against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League. After all, the defender had himself sent off on the night at Stamford Bridge, virtually throwing the game away for the Catalans and not for the first time. Since that game, however, Araujo has not featured for Barcelona again."
"Now, however, it is growing increasingly unclear if he even plays for Barcelona again. The player is far more affected than initially thought and could well have even made his last appearance for the club. The situation, needless to say, is unfortunate and not something any player must go through in their career, but the expectation and pressure at a club like Barcelona is immense."
Ronald Araujo received a red card against Chelsea that effectively cost Barcelona the match and provoked strong fan backlash. The red card built on earlier costly mistakes in high-pressure fixtures against Inter Milan and PSG. Araujo has not played for Barcelona since the Stamford Bridge match, initially ruled out with gastroenteritis before acknowledging psychological difficulties and requesting time away. His mental state appears more serious and his future at the club is uncertain, with the possibility he has played his last match for Barcelona. The club has offered full support and granted indefinite leave while exploring defensive replacements in the transfer market.
Read at Barca Universal
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