30/12/2025
Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo is returning to regular group training today after a long layoff. However, as he is not yet fully match-fit, he will not feature in the derby match against Espanyol this coming Sunday.
Key Points:
* He had been sidelined for a long period after suffering a thigh injury while playing for Uruguay in the Copa América.
* Although he is starting training with the team today, the club authorities do not want to take any risks regarding his recovery.
* It is expected that he will be fully ready to return to competitive matches by mid-December.
* The current excellent form of Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsí is allowing the club the luxury of easing Araujo back into the process slowly.
