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·4 de febrero de 2026
Barcelona: an outcast turns the tables

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·4 de febrero de 2026

Barcelona: an outcast takes back control

Barcelona: an outcast turns the tables
Long pushed to the sidelines and regularly targeted by criticism, Ronald Araújo delivered a resounding response during the Copa del Rey quarterfinal as FC Barcelona triumphed over Albacete. In a match that proved far more intense than expected, the Uruguayan defender asserted his authority, emerging as one of the key figures in Barcelona’s qualification.
Rock-solid in duels and decisive on set pieces, Araújo sealed Barcelona’s victory with an unstoppable header—a fitting symbol of a commanding performance.
"I hugged Flick because he’s been exceptional with me. He’s like a father to us," he added.
Hansi Flick echoed that sentiment, delighted with his player’s resurgence:
"That goal will help him regain his confidence and feel better."
At 26, Araújo seems to have turned a period of doubt into the launchpad for a genuine resurgence.








































