Uruguayan Ronald Araujo, defender of Barcelona, expressed his great happiness with the hard-fought victory over Girona in the ninth round of La Liga, emphasizing the importance of earning the three points after a strong performance until the final minutes of the match.

Araujo said in statements after the match: "I am happy with the victory; it was important for us to earn the three points. The match was difficult, Girona played well and had many chances. Our team showed desire and character until the end, and we were able to achieve the victory, which is extremely important."

The Barcelona defender added: "This team has everything; we can play beautifully, but we can also fight in different ways. We showed that last season, with courage and the ability to come back in results. We came from two tough losses, but we knew that with hard work we could win today and move forward with confidence towards what is coming."

Regarding his crucial offensive participation, Araujo explained: "Everyone knows that I used to play as a forward. When the coach asked me, I didn’t hesitate; I told him when I reached the bench that if he put me in, I would score. I always work to help the team, and I am happy that I was able to do that today."

He concluded his statements by emphasizing the importance of continuing to develop: "After the victory, everything changes; work becomes easier, but we know we must continue to correct the details and grow more."