Barcelona are nine points clear at the top of the La Liga table, and it is no small part down to Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo. The 23-year-old has been one of their brightest stars this season, and even though he was sent off on Sunday, Araujo left the pitch feeling the love of Camp Nou.
Araujo was dismissed just before the hour mark against Valencia, after a Jules Kounde header put him in a compromising position. With Hugo Duro racing through to face Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the Uruguayan ensured that his compatriot could not get to the ball.
As a result, Javier Alberola Rojas sent off Araujo as the last man. However after he was sent off, Araujo was given a full ovation by Camp Nou, as pointed out by Sport.
It was interpreted that Araujo was taking one for the team, and once again another instance of his sacrifice for Barcelona.
With the Blaugrana narrowly securing the win, the true weight of his absence will be felt next weekend. Travelling to the Nuevo San Mames to face Athletic Club, a ground where Barcelona traditionally struggle, the loss of Aruajo will hurt Xavi Hernandez’s side significantly.
Faeceostyz
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best defenders never allow a striker to score while they are looking
Dakatho
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who goes there dies there,its a sad we will miss him next week but vini will pay for it
Arabmoney7
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We may have lost Araujo but we know he’ll soon be seeing Vini
johdeimn
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So happy he is playing for Barca🦍💪✊
johdeimn
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Araujo🦍🤗
Abdullahmusliudeen
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Araujo what a wonderful pity for Barcelona but God that do am yesterday go still do am by next week for us to win Thanks 👍💕 for the save Mr Araujo
Arabmoney7
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It’s sad to we’re going to miss Araujo next week but we know Vini is going to pay for this 😃
Travelerman
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More than a club ✊
Cizclouz
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Araujo sacrificed himself for Kounde's mistake. Araujo loves Barca so much to extent that he can sacrifice his career for Barca to win . ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️