"Against Albacete in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, he showed once again that his physical attributes are a difference maker. He spent the game chasing down attackers, winning duels on the ground and in the air, and ultimately rising for the game winning header. It seems clear that Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, and even Gerard Martín, are ahead of him in the pecking order,"
"It's also a role that Hansi Flick will need him to perform well, whenever his number is called. Barcelona is alive in every competition. There's just a one-point lead in La Liga, they are now in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League round of 16 is right around the corner. The calendar will be demanding, and all the players will need days off from time to time."
"Beyond the rotation, Araujo's return will remind everyone of certain situational advantages only he can provide. There may be games when it makes sense to deploy him for tactical reasons. He is the team's best defender of set pieces, an area of vulnerability for the Blaugrana. In the past he has pocketed some of the most dynamic and dangerous attackers in the game, just ask Vinicius Junior. Araujo has also been good for a goal in crunch time."
Ronald Araujo supplies physicality, aerial prowess, and defensive aggression that can change games. He chased attackers, won ground and aerial duels, and scored a game‑winning header in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. He currently sits behind Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín in the pecking order, making a rotational role appropriate. The congested calendar across La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League demands reliable rotation. Araujo offers superior set-piece defense, the ability to neutralize elite attackers, occasional clutch goals, and spiritual leadership, though his aggressive style must be reined in to avoid costly moments.
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