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Ronald Araujo Returns to Barcelona Group Training, Set to Miss Espanyol Derby

Barcelona is prioritizing his well-being with a player-led timeline for competitive minutes.

Overview

  • Training on December 29 included Araujo back with the group after his holiday break.
  • He is not expected to feature against Espanyol as coaches avoid accelerating his comeback.
  • Araujo had taken time away for mental health reasons following his late‑November red card against Chelsea.
  • He maintained fitness with individual work at the Ciutat Esportiva and at Uruguay’s federation facilities during the break.
  • The club has not set a return date, with final decisions on match involvement left to the player.