Hansi Flick says Ronald Araujo is “doing good” after the Barcelona boss spoke to the defender about abuse he has obtained on Instagram since making two errors in opposition to Inter within the Champions League semi-finals.
Uruguay worldwide Araujo got here on with the tie degree at 5-5 on combination within the 76th minute at Stadio San Siro, solely to be culpable for objectives throughout added time and further time because the Italian membership went via 7-6.
The 26-year-old has restricted feedback on his posts on the social media platform due to feedback made by his critics.
“I don’t like that,” stated Flick. “I do know what occurred and I spoke with Ronald, as a result of he’s my participant. I’ll all the time shield my gamers. Everybody makes errors – it occurs. This isn’t respectful.”
Ronald Araujo Instagram
Araujo, who has greater than 7.6 million followers on Instagram, posted concerning the defeat on Saturday. “I settle for it and acknowledge it,” he stated.
“I’ve by no means been one to cover and I by no means will. It hurts to be eradicated, however this doesn’t finish right here. We labored, we fought, and we gave all the pieces in an especially robust tie.
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“It wasn’t sufficient, and that hurts. However I additionally really feel proud — of this workforce, my teammates, the badge we characterize and each cule (fan) who stood by us.”
Flick stated the response was a part of soccer. “Now we have to guard him, and he’s doing good,” added the German.
“Everybody who’s on this job has had this example. I’ve had it typically and it’s important to handle it effectively. Now we have to guard him – that is the essential factor.”
🎙️ HANSI FLICK: “I don’t take into consideration different groups. All of my power is for Barça. I like to work for them. It’s a improbable job, our followers are superb…I solely concentrate on that.” #Espanyolbarça pic.twitter.com/YyHEHBvSZL
– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) Might 14, 2025
Ronald Araujo Stats
After an absence till mid-December with a hamstring harm, Araujo has made 23 appearances in all competitions for Barca this season, contributing two objectives and two assists.
The previous participant for Uruguayan groups Boston River and Rentistas made 4 begins within the Champions League and in addition got here on as an alternative within the first leg at dwelling to Inter.
Araujo was dropped and never used from the bench in El Clasico instantly after the second leg, which Barca received 4-3 on Sunday to place themselves getting ready to the LaLiga title.
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Flick will turn into a Spanish champion in his first season in cost with two video games to spare if Actual Madrid lose at dwelling to Mallorca on Wednesday (20:30 GMT).
Ought to the reigning champions keep away from defeat, Barcelona might want to match their end result once they go to Espanyol 24 hours later.
🎙️ HANSI FLICK: “Lewandowski is able to play.” #Espanyolbarça pic.twitter.com/NjYaU1VwX3
– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) Might 14, 2025
Flick hinted that his facet are unlikely to copy Madrid’s celebrations on the pitch once they grew to become champions by profitable at dwelling to Espanyol in 2022.
“I don’t suppose it’s a good suggestion to consider it earlier than the match as a result of we now have to struggle for the three factors,” added the previous Germany supervisor.
“I do know what occurred as a result of I additionally noticed it on the tv. For me, it’s about respect. We’ll do the fitting factor.”
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