Barcelona defender Araujo apologises after 'Segunda' taunts for Espanyol attacker Melamed

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·14 February 2022

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has apologised for his taunting of Espanyol attacker Nico Melamed during last night's 2-2 draw.

Melamed and Barca defender Gerard Pique were sent off late in the game and Araujo was seen taunting the striker.

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"Melamed, to the Segunda, to the Segunda...", Araujo was seen shouting at the Espanyol player.

Hours later, Araujo apologised for the incident: "I want to apologise to all the people of Espanyol for the unfortunate gesture I had tonight.

"It was all the result of the tension experienced during a derby as disputed as today's.

"I consider myself a respectful person with the fans and rival clubs; and for that reason I am not proud of what happened."