Barcelona Set to Take Ronald Araujo to Spanish Super Cup for Managed Comeback

The club plans a controlled reintegration for the defender following his mental-health leave.

Overview

Araujo is expected to travel with the squad to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup, according to reports from SPORT and MD.
Any involvement against Athletic Club or in a possible final remains undecided and will be determined by the player in consultation with Barcelona’s medical staff.
He returned to group training last week after stepping away from matchday duties following a late-November red card against Chelsea.
Club guidance frames the trip as a reintegration step to rebuild rhythm and confidence rather than a push for immediate minutes.
Barcelona continue to pursue centre-back reinforcements for the second half of the season after Andreas Christensen sustained a partial ACL tear.