Barcelona received a positive update on Ronald Araujo’s fitness after their dominant 4-1 victory over Sevilla. The win in Andalucia came after a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby, helping Barcelona close the gap in the title race.
With 23 games played, Barcelona are now just one point behind second-place Atletico Madrid and two behind league leaders Real Madrid.
The win was highlighted by goals from in-form Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, adding to another strong performance from Barcelona. However, the trip to the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan wasn’t without its setbacks. Fermin Lopez was sent off after scoring Barcelona’s second goal, with his yellow card upgraded to a red after a VAR review. Lopez now faces a potential suspension of up to three games, depending on La Liga’s decision.
Additionally, Araujo suffered an early injury, but the positive news is that his condition is being closely monitored, and more updates are expected soon.
Following Ronald Araujo’s early injury during Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Sevilla, manager Hansi Flick addressed concerns, confirming that the Uruguayan defender will undergo tests in the coming days to assess the extent of the injury. Araujo was forced off the pitch in the 22nd minute, sparking fears among Barcelona fans, but Flick remains optimistic, stating, “We expect test results tomorrow and we hope it’s not too serious. That’s what it looks like right now,” according to Marca.
Initial signs suggest that Araujo could miss at least a short period of time, with the possibility of missing Barcelona’s upcoming home match against in-form Rayo Vallecano on February 17. Eric Garcia, who replaced Araujo during the game, went on to score a late goal and is expected to fill in for the 25-year-old during his absence.
Flick also gave a brief update on Fermin Lopez, who was sent off after a controversial challenge. Flick emphasized that Lopez will learn from the incident, which marked his first-ever red card.
