Despite the limitations of the Barcelona team, Araujo played a crucial role in the defensive line, and he was one of the best players on the pitch at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Araujo was tasked with marking Vinicius Jr in the Clasico
Ronald Araujo, the Uruguayan defender, has been a standout player for Barcelona throughout the season, and his exceptional performance in the recent Clasico against Real Madrid further proved his worth. Despite the limitations of the Barcelona team, Araujo played a crucial role in the defensive line, and he was one of the best players on the pitch at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Traditionally, matches against Real Madrid were often decided by Lionel Messi. However, with players like Araujo in the team, Barcelona has a more diverse set of players who can make a difference. In the Clasico, Araujo was tasked with marking Vinicius Jr, the star Brazilian forward of Real Madrid. Araujo played a pivotal role in nullifying Vinicius Jr’s threat and emerged victorious in their head-to-head battles, as he has done in the previous three Clasicos.
Ronald did the dirty work that allowed Barcelona to keep Real Madrid at bay
Araujo’s importance to Barcelona is not lost on his coach, Xavi, who often positions him as a centre-back. However, in matches against Real Madrid, Xavi deploys him on the flank to deal with the Brazilian threat. Araujo’s contribution to the team was particularly evident in the part of the season when Barcelona was knocked out of the Champions League. His absence was felt, and Xavi understands the value of having him in the team. In the recent Clasico, Araujo did the dirty work that allowed Barcelona to keep Real Madrid at bay. He intercepted two shots from Real Madrid and, along with Sergio Busquets, blocked the most shots. Araujo was also second only to Busquets in the number of ball recoveries, winning the ball seven times. Despite the pressure from Real Madrid, Araujo did not receive a card and committed only two fouls throughout the game.
However, Araujo struggled with his passing in the match, completing only 53 per cent of his passes out of 36 attempts. Real Madrid’s pressure caused him problems when trying to get the ball out of the box, but overall, Araujo’s contribution to the team’s defense was invaluable. In conclusion, Ronald Araujo is undoubtedly a gem for Barcelona, and his performance in the Clasico against Real Madrid demonstrated his value to the team. As Barcelona looks to rebuild its squad and regain its dominance, players like Araujo will undoubtedly play a crucial role.