RONALD ARAUJO NEWS

Ruled out for season finale Araujo (calf) is not in Barcelona's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Araujo had a very impressive campaign as he won his first La Liga title with Barcelona, keeping 12 clean sheets and recording two assists in 22 appearances (21 starts) mostly from central defense. He missed a chunk of the season from October through the World Cup due to a thigh injury and was not able to participate in much of his side's failed Champions League campaign, something the 24-year-old will want to make heading into next season as he's a nailed-on starter when fit.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Until I was 16, football passed me by' - an exclusive interview with Ronald Araujo From humble beginnings in Uruguay to relishing his ‘beautiful’ duels with Vinicius Jr, this is the Barcelona centre-back in his own words

JUNE 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Still out midweek Araujo (calf) was not called up by Barcelona to face Real Valladolid on Tuesday.

Impact Araujo will miss a second straight game Tuesday with a knock on his calf. With Jules Kounde (strain) also ruled out against Valladolid, Marcos Alonso and Jordi Alba will be expected to start in the back line for the match.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Sociedad Araujo has picked up a minor knock and will miss the clash against Real Sociedad this weekend, ESPN's Samuel Marsden reported Friday.

Impact Araujo has started each of Barcelona's last nine league games since returning from a red card suspension in mid-March, but he will sit on the sidelines Saturday with a minor injury while either Marcos Alonso, Eric Garcia or Jules Kounde replaces him alongside Andreas Christensen in central defense.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Elche Araujo provided an assist, made four clearances, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-0 win over Elche.

Impact Araujo was very solid when called into action defensively but his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as the center-back used his head to assist Robert Lewandowski for the opening goal of the match in the 20th minute. This was the second assist of the season for Araujo, who is back at his best self and left behind the physical issues that slowed him down earlier in the campaign.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Araujo (groin) in in the lineup for Saturday's match versus Elche.

Impact Araujo picked up a small groin injury while on international duty with Uruguay, but has recovered and will be starting against Elche. He has totaled one assist, 11 clearances and 10 tackles (five won) in the last eight matches.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Araujo (groin) is included in the preliminary squad list for Saturday's clash with Elche.

Impact Araujo is back in the squad for Saturday's clash with Elche. The defender had the international break to recover from the groin injury he picked up before the break and now has a chance to move straight back in the first team. Araujo has been a consistent starter in the center of the defense and on the right side.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Araujo has picked up an adductor injury following the El Clasico win against Real Madrid at the weekend, Barcelona announced Monday.

Impact Araujo started at right-back Saturday, tasked with shutting down Madrid's star winger Vinicius Junior, and it initially looked like it would be a struggle for Araujo as the Brazilian forced him into an own goal inside the first 10 minutes of the game. But Araujo ended up with one shot, one block, four clearances and two of four tackles won as Barcelona came from behind and took all three points in the match, all but locking up their first La Liga title since 2018/19. Araujo played the full 90 minutes but picked up an adductor injury during the game, though he will have an extended period to recover during the international break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Araujo vs Vinicius Jr: How Barca defender became Brazilian's kryptonite Ronald Araujo has nullified Vinicius Junior in three games at right-back against the Real Madrid forward. Will he do it again on Sunday?

MARCH 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available once more Araujo is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to being sent off.

Impact Araujo was sent off against Valencia and served a one-match ban. The defender is now available for selection once more, and could return to the starting XI. Araujo started two of his last three appearances before this suspension.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown straight red card Araujo was sent off with a straight red card in the 59th minute of Sunday's 1-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact Just three matches since serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation, Araujo was given a straight red card against Valencia and will serve another match ban. Fouling has been an issue for the defender, already accumulating five yellow cards and now a red card this campaign. Eric Garcia will likely play center back next game against Athletic Club.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona takes 9-point lead after Madrid held by Betis

Barcelona has dealt another blow to Real Madrid three days after defeating its rival in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspension served Araujo served a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return.

Impact Araujo was suspended for a Sunday clash with Cadiz but is now eligible to return. The defender figures to start for a Thursday trip to Manchester as well as a Sunday clash with Almeria.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Araujo will be suspended for Sunday's clash with Cadiz due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Araujo is suspended against Cadiz, meaning he will be in position to go the full 90 during a Thursday clash with Manchester United. Eric Garcia will likely step into central defense for the Sunday match with Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Betis Araujo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Betis.

Impact Araujo set up Robert Lewandowski's goal -- and Barcelona's second one -- late in the second half with an aerial assist following a corner kick. The Uruguay international has made nine appearances in league play and has started in each one of them, but this was his first assist. Most of his value comes from defensive stats.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Araujo made two blocks, a clearance and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Araujo made his first La Liga appearance Sunday since he suffered a thigh injury that required surgery during the September international break. He lasted the full 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet against Atletico, and his return to Barcelona's back line will be crucial as they have built a three-point gap to Real Madrid at the top of the table.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Espanyol Araujo (thigh) is available for Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Araujo has shaken off a thigh injury, but he won't return to the XI right away. Andreas Christensen and Marcos Alonso are partnering in the middle of the defense.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Included in preliminary squad Araujo (thigh) is in the preliminary squad for Saturday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Araujo is in the preliminary squad list Saturday as expected after making a recovery from a thigh injury. It's unclear if Araujo will be able to return straight to the starting XI, but either way he figures to be involved in some capacity during the derby.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Araujo (thigh) returned to full team training Wednesday, Mundo Deportivo reports.

Impact Araujo returned to full team training and will have the final say on his return for Saturday's derby. The defender returned to individual training during the World Cup break but was dealing with a nagging thigh injury throughout. Jules Kounde or Eric Garcia are other options in central defense.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Araujo (thigh) participated in Wednesday's training session, according to his club.

Impact This time it might be for real, as Araujo has faced a tumultuous month while trying to participate in the World Cup and manage an injury which needed more time to recover than he had. If he's indeed back to full training, he has a couple of weeks to regain his strength before a Dec. 31 derby against Espanyol. When fully fit, Araujo figures to start alongside Eric Garcia or Jules Kounde in central-defense.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Barcelona Araujo (thigh) returned to his club for Monday's training session to continue his recovery, according to Javi Miguel of AS.

Impact With Uruguay eliminated, there's no longer a need to risk Araujo's fitness in pursuit of a trophy. As a result, Araujo could be back and in good shape by the Dec. 31 derby against Espanyol. At his peak, Araujo and Eric Garcia or Jules Kounde will be the top center-back pairing.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Ghana Araujo (thigh) didn't make the team sheet for Friday's match against Ghana.

Impact Araujo is still working on his fitness and hasn't done enough to return during the group stage. So long as Uruguay can advance he'll continue to get chances to play, and one can only hope he doesn't pick up an injury that knocks him out of more matches for Barcelona.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable versus Portugal Araujo (thigh) won't be an option against Portugal on Monday.

Impact Araujo will turn his focus to Uruguay's final group stage matchup with Ghana on Friday. Even if the defender is cleared to play, he may have to settle for a spot on the bench given his extended absence -- he last played Spet. 17 versus Elche for club Barcelona.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ruled out Thursday Araujo (thigh) was left out of the match-day squad versus South Korea on Thursday.

Impact Initial reports indicated Araujo wouldn't be available for the first two group stage matches and it appears that may be the case. At best, the defender should be considered a doubt at this point to be available against Portugal on Monday. Even if cleared to play, Araujo may have to settle for a spot on the bench as well.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE