In a dramatic twist before the decisive El ClΓ‘sico, senior BarΓ§a players have reportedly asked Hansi Flick to exclude Ronald Araujo from the lineup. The request comes just days after BarΓ§aβs crushing Champions League exit to Inter Milan, where Araujo was blamed for costly defensive lapses that led to the third and fourth goals.
El Nacional reveals that the dressing room is splitβwhile tensions have cooled, doubts linger over Araujoβs mental readiness. Despite being a top defender, his teammates fear heβs too shaken to handle the pressure of a title-deciding clash against Real Madrid.
With La Liga on the line this Sunday, Flick must now decide: trust the Uruguayan to bounce back, or heed his squadβs concerns and protect the teamβs emotional balance?
