"Ronald Araujo's last start for FC Barcelona came against Sevilla before the international break - a match in which the team collapsed defensively and lost 4-1. The Uruguayan was substituted at half-time by Hansi Flick, who brought on Eric Garcia in his place. Since then, the Barça captain began the next three matches on the bench: against Girona, Olympiacos, and Real Madrid. In all these games, Flick opted for the central defensive pairing of Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia."
"Against Girona, Araujo came on with eight minutes remaining, not as a defender, but as a striker, as Barcelona pushed for a winner. He delivered, scoring with a powerful finish and securing three points for the team. The 26-year-old then played around 15 minutes against Olympiacos in the Champions League and another 15 in the Clasico, featuring once again as a forward during stoppage time."
Araujo was substituted at half-time in the Sevilla match and then started the next three fixtures on the bench as Flick selected Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia as the central pairing. He has been used as an impact substitute, coming on as a striker against Girona and scoring a powerful late winner. He featured for roughly 15 minutes against Olympiacos and in the Clasico, appearing as a forward during stoppage time and almost winning a penalty. Araujo told Flick he was comfortable playing up front and made himself available in multiple positions, but he wants more minutes while respecting coaching decisions.
Read at Barca Universal
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