Araujo, getty images 01 December 2025, 22:23

Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo asked the club to give him time for psychological recovery. According to Mundo Deportivo, the defender is in a difficult emotional state even before the match against Chelsea, and the suspension in the Champions League game only made the situation worse.

In the match of the fifth round of the general stage of the Champions League, Barca lost to the Londoners 0:3, and Araujo received a red card. After that, he missed the La Liga match against Alaves, which was officially explained as an intestinal infection.

The head coach of the Catalans, Hans-Dieter Flick, said that the Uruguayan is not ready to play in the upcoming match against Atletico.

According to the source, the footballer himself asked for a short break, as he believes that this is the best way out of the situation. The club agreed to meet him.

The exact dates of Araujo’s return have not yet been established. The defender will spend the next few days with his family, teammates and agents who are aware of his condition and have already expressed their support.

We will remind you that Ter Stegen has returned to training at Barcelona.