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Barcelona Captain Ronald Araujo Granted Indefinite Leave

Posted : 02 December 2025

Barcelona defender and captain Ronald Araujo has been given an indefinite leave of absence from the club, reportedly at his own request.

The Uruguayan did not feature in Barcelona’s 3-1 LaLiga victory over Alaves on Saturday. Manager Hansi Flick attributed his absence to a “stomach virus,” without providing further details. Araujo’s last outing came in the Champions League clash against Chelsea, which ended in a 3-0 defeat for Barcelona. In that match, he was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a clumsy challenge on teammate Cucurella just before halftime.

According to The Athletic, Barcelona’s sporting director Deco held discussions with Araujo’s representatives on Monday, agreeing to grant the 28-year-old the time he requested away from football. The club emphasized its support for him during this period. Flick addressed the situation in a brief statement to the media: “It is a private situation, I don’t want to say more. And please, if you can respect it I would appreciate it.”

Barcelona did not respond to a request for comment outside normal business hours. Meanwhile, the team, currently leading the LaLiga table, is set to host fourth-placed Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

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