"Barcelona captain and defender Ronald Araujo has received a bout of confidence after scoring an important goal against Albacete in the Copa del Rey. It was a much-needed redemption for a player who has struggled with anxiety, depression and online harassment ever since making a silly error against Chelsea during the first half of the campaign. The online criticism of Araujo was such that the defender had to opt for an indefinite time out to combat his mental health struggles."
"But apart from his own teammates, Araujo also received support from Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. As revealed by Diario AS, Vinicius Jr. made sure to put the rivalry aside and called up Araujo to offer him support and motivation during those tough times. The call came at a time when Araujo thought enough was enough and decided to take a momentary breather from football to detox himself from the outside world."
"What is particularly heartwarming about Vinicius' call is that the two players are often direct rivals on the pitch, as Barcelona have been using Araujo as a shield against the talented Brazilian for the longest time. Despite this rivalry on the flanks, Vinicius Jr. showed brilliant sportsmanship to call up his opponent at a time of weakness and lent him support and encouragement. Vinicius Jr. wasn't the only Real Madrid player to show affection towards Araujo, who notably received hugs from Real Madrid star Dani Ceballos and Dani Carvajal."
Ronald Araujo regained confidence after scoring against Albacete in the Copa del Rey. He experienced anxiety, depression and severe online harassment following an error against Chelsea earlier in the campaign. The criticism prompted Araujo to take an indefinite time out to address his mental health. Teammates and the club supported his decision and did not pressure him to return despite defensive shortages. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. called Araujo during his break to offer support and encouragement, setting aside their on-field rivalry. Other Real Madrid players, including Dani Ceballos and Dani Carvajal, also showed affection and comfort.
Read at Barca Universal
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