As the El Clasico approaches this week, Araujo was interviewed by Movistar, during which he talked about this week's match and Vinícius in his mind.
Araujo said: "This will be a tough game. It's a beautiful and important showdown, so it always makes people feel nervous. It fuels our fighting spirit. But I think we've played well in the previous El Clasicos, and that's what we should do. We have the ability and strength to win this game."
Xavi has several times assigned Araujo as the "Vinicius specialist", responsible for marking the Brazilian star.
When talking about the confrontation with this Brazilian winger, Araujo said: "He always brings out the best in you. I only focus on his performance on the pitch, and he's truly outstanding. Great players always manage to do that. Personally, I really like players like Vinicius and enjoy going up against them, whether they're dribbling maestros or risk-taking opponents. As for off-field matters, I don't care."
gudiest01
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the media wants to set him up by asking foolish questions so they can make headline, thanks 👍 Ronald for being diplomatic
Davichi
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Well done Araujo. You've spoken like a matured sportsman. Vini is truly an amazing player despite the issues around him. It's interesting that some of us Barca fans have been the ones defending him when some Madrid fans started talking trash about him. Now they're all quiet since he began to rediscover himself again.