In a dramatic twist before the decisive El Clásico, senior Barça players have reportedly asked Hansi Flick to exclude Ronald Araujo from the lineup. The request comes just days after Barça’s 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 split—while tensions have cooled, doubts linger over Araujo’s mental readiness. Despite being a top defender, his teammates fear he’s 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 squad’s concerns and protect the team’s emotional balance?
