Tempers boiled over not just on the pitch, but within the Barcelona squad, as Ronald Araújo dropped a bombshell post-match, revealing a deep personal betrayal during the club’s 4-3 extra-time heartbreak to Inter Milan.
“I used to look up to him… but what he said to me during the match has made us enemies. I’ll never forgive him.” Araújo said, visibly shaken, moments after the final whistle.
The Fallout Inside the Meltdown:
Araújo’s stunning confession has ignited a firestorm inside the Barça locker room, as speculation mounts about which teammate sparked the outburst.
While he didn’t name names, tensions point toward a lingering feud with Ilkay Gündogan, who publicly criticized Araújo earlier this season following a red card vs PSG.
That past rift now appears to have erupted again under the pressure of another Champions League exit.
The Breaking Point
Sources suggest the mystery comment came during the chaotic final minutes of normal time, when defensive errors and communication breakdowns led to Inter’s equalizer.
Araújo reportedly confronted a teammate about defensive shape, only to receive a “humiliating” response that left him fuming and broken.
Araújo’s Message:
“I’ve always played with honor. But there are lines you don’t cross. He crossed them.”
The Uruguay international is believed to be considering whether to demand a private apology or push for dressing room changes this summer.
A Squad Divided?
As the dust settles, manager Hansi Flick faces more than just tactical questions—he now must heal fractured relationships in a squad torn apart under pressure.
Some within the club fear the damage could impact Barcelona’s summer plans and dressing room leadership hierarchy.
