"Ronald Araujo was back in the team and able to help Barcelona enjoy a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia. The Uruguay defender was only a late substitute in the game - as he made his return after a mental health break - but did deliver a pre-match speech to the team, as revealed by Pedri after the victory."
"Some more detail has now emerged on exactly what Araujo said as he did his best to inspire his team-mates ahead of kick-off in Jeddah. According to Mundo Deportivo, Araujo mentioned Barca's defeat to Real Madrid last time out in La Liga and highlighted how winning the title would be the perfect response to that loss. Araujo also hailed the confidence he had in his team-mates, the close bond between the players and concluded with the words: "Let's keep making history.""
Ronald Araujo returned to the Barcelona squad after a mental health break and entered the Spanish Super Cup final as a late substitute. He delivered a pre-match speech to inspire his team ahead of kick-off in Jeddah. Araujo referenced Barcelona's recent La Liga defeat to Real Madrid and framed winning the Super Cup as the ideal response. He praised the players' confidence and close bond, finishing with the rallying line "Let's keep making history." Barcelona won 3-2 through two Raphinha goals and a Robert Lewandowski strike, a result that preceded Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager.
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