Barcelona saw their Champions League dreams go up in spoke earlier this week, and amid the criticism that came, one player was singled out by supporters for allegedly playing a significant role in the defeat to Inter: Ronald Araujo.
Araujo was introduced as a second half substitute at the San Siro, and he was blamed for playing a part in the two goals that Inter scored while he was on the pitch. He failed to get in front of Francesco Acerbi for Inter’s late equaliser, and he was also unable to stop Marcus Thuram in the lead-up to the Nerazzurri’s winner, which was scored by Davide Frattesi.
On the back of this, Araujo received a lot of abuse on social media, and there have also been reports that Barcelona are concerned about whether he is good enough to remain at the club in the future.
Araujo has taken his time to consider everything, and as per Sempre Barca, he has now penned a message via Instagram.
“I accept it and I acknowledge it. I’ve never been one to hide, and I never will be… It hurts to be out, but this doesn’t end here. We worked, we fought, and we gave everything in a very tough series. It wasn’t enough, and that hurts.”
The Uruguayan defender also proud of his pride in his teammates for their performance at the San Siro, and he is now looking ahead to Sunday’s El Clasico showdown at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
“But I also feel proud. Proud of this team. Of my teammates, of the crest we represent, and of every ‘culé’ who stood with us every step of the way. During this 2025 we showed, as a team and as a fanbase, the winning mentality we have. El Clásico is coming and we’re going to give it our all. We are Barça, we’ll come back stronger.”
KunleSpur01
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Ronald Araujo is not the reason why Barcelona lost to Inter Milan, but rather Hansi Flick, the coach. Those of you who have played team sports before will know that when a team loses, it's the coach's fault, but they win. It's the players doing. When Barcelona went 2-3, they should have been told to close the shop and allow the time to wind down because there were just about 2 minutes for the game to end, and Barcelona was rather playing as if they were the team that was losing by 3-2. Those who are criticizing Ronald Araujo, I am definitely sure, have never ever kicked a football in their entire life, so they should stop 🛑 that nonsense and allow the players to concentrate on the upcoming El Clasico on Sunday.
They lack football knowledge. They should blame Flick instead. Why subbing in unfit Lewandowski around 90 mins?. Sub in a defender and secure the win was all Flicl needed. I think he underrated Inter Milan.
KunleSpur01
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Araujo performance was below par but the coach also have his own fault. You don't need to continue to attack when the game is in our hand. why bringing Lewandowski instead of defender and why not change formation to more players at the defend or back to secure the goal. so he shouldn't have removed pedri in such match. he can hold ball and give us strength
Blame Flick for subbing unfit Lewandowski in the 90mins while taking a 3-2 lead at “San Siro”. Flick made an error he’ll ever regret.
KunleSpur01
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Why aren't they blaming the coach for bringing on Lewandoski who was back injury in the 91st minute when leading 3-2
That was the greatest mistake the coach made…sub in a defender instead. The coach was too relaxed like he had already sealed the win. Flick fumbled big time.
KunleSpur01
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God will punish fifa for this
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Source: Dey play 😏
BaStiznShez
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much respect culer
Kikeklmptz
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respect Araujo, try improve yourself again. work harder
Annieboi
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God will punish fifa for this
Wuedisyz
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No matter what changes a coach makes (good or bad) at the end of the day, the player, in this case Araujo, did not do his, simple as that.
yeah, in this case, we must blame this fucking shameless looser feran more than Araujo because he was reason why are we out of competition, feran missed 4-5 Clare chance
meoabilmuz
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Ronald Araujo is not the reason why Barcelona lost to Inter Milan, but rather Hansi Flick, the coach. Those of you who have played team sports before will know that when a team loses, it's the coach's fault, but they win. It's the players doing. When Barcelona went 2-3, they should have been told to close the shop and allow the time to wind down because there were just about 2 minutes for the game to end, and Barcelona was rather playing as if they were the team that was losing by 3-2. Those who are criticizing Ronald Araujo, I am definitely sure, have never ever kicked a football in their entire life, so they should stop 🛑 that nonsense and allow the players to concentrate on the upcoming El Clasico on Sunday.
You’re 100% right. When the score was 3:2 I thought Barca would manage and control the game by possessing the ball but I don’t know what actually the coach (Hansi) was thinking then.
GodwinOrji
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blame your forward and players for not finishing the game with the chances they have. Yamal should end the game long gone. and in this type of games if u miss your chance u are out and crying like a laptop stop blaming the defender
don't blame yamal, blame the keeper sommer he is so fucking good
kieabiklt
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Ronald Araujo is not the reason why Barcelona lost to Inter Milan, but rather Hansi Flick, the coach. Those of you who have played team sports before will know that when a team loses, it's the coach's fault, but they win. It's the players doing. When Barcelona went 2-3, they should have been told to close the shop and allow the time to wind down because there were just about 2 minutes for the game to end, and Barcelona was rather playing as if they were the team that was losing by 3-2. Those who are criticizing Ronald Araujo, I am definitely sure, have never ever kicked a football in their entire life, so they should stop 🛑 that nonsense and allow the players to concentrate on the upcoming El Clasico on Sunday.
No matter what changes a coach makes (good or bad) at the end of the day, the player, in this case Araujo, did not do his, simple as that.
Kenado
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Why aren't they blaming the coach for bringing on Lewandoski who was back injury in the 91st minute when leading 3-2
todlnprsu
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Araujo performance was below par but the coach also have his own fault. You don't need to continue to attack when the game is in our hand. why bringing Lewandowski instead of defender and why not change formation to more players at the defend or back to secure the goal. so he shouldn't have removed pedri in such match. he can hold ball and give us strength
Richardoghale
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So you hate us up to this ?
😆😂😁😄🤣😅
Pumdkmprs
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Barca should sell Clement lenglit, Christensen, Gerrard Martins, Araujo Eric Garcia and Ansu fati
wongfong
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Ronald Araujo is not the reason why Barcelona lost to Inter Milan, but rather Hansi Flick, the coach. Those of you who have played team sports before will know that when a team loses, it's the coach's fault, but they win. It's the players doing. When Barcelona went 2-3, they should have been told to close the shop and allow the time to wind down because there were just about 2 minutes for the game to end, and Barcelona was rather playing as if they were the team that was losing by 3-2. Those who are criticizing Ronald Araujo, I am definitely sure, have never ever kicked a football in their entire life, so they should stop 🛑 that nonsense and allow the players to concentrate on the upcoming El Clasico on Sunday.
huyabemnpr
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blame your forward and players for not finishing the game with the chances they have. Yamal should end the game long gone. and in this type of games if u miss your chance u are out and crying like a laptop stop blaming the defender
oluwagoddy
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your time is counting down
MathiasMaxwellEmma
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Araujo should be in the starting XI on Sunday
So you hate us up to this ?
viwbelptuy
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I think he's spoken in a very matured way. I don't think he could've said anything short of this. He has taken the opportunity to apologize and urge his team mates to die for the club's badge in the el classico on Sunday. Actually it really hurts to lose such a highly converted game when at a point you appear to be coasting to victory but this is football and someone has to commit a mistake for someone else to score and ultimately win so let's forgive him and forge ahead.
Popcdknory
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Is a very stupid defender, how on earth did he always causes a problem in the box, he always garb some one in the box that causes panelty, he should learn from others. he is the big problem we lose to inter milan. Barcelona should sell him.
Pumaknrtu
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He is a great player
olusoji15
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Araujo should be in the starting XI on Sunday
who will he bench ? he isn't a starter now .
Fimnotyz
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See useless defender talking
Sihabempuz
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milan
Kewcklmz
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stupid motivational quotes
ousainougaye
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Araujo should be in the starting XI on Sunday