Barcelona received a new blow after their Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo sustained an injury during the last match, forcing him to leave the field before the end of the first half, at a critical time in the season.

According to 'Mundo Deportivo', Araujo felt pain in the back thigh muscle, with the injury symptoms gradually appearing before the technical staff decided to substitute him in the 40th minute, bringing in young player Marc Bernal.

The injury came just minutes after the opponent's lead goal, scored by Giuliano Simeone, while Barcelona managed to quickly equalize through Marcus Rashford in the 42nd minute, following a pass from Dani Olmo.

Araujo's injury forced coach Hans Flick to make tactical adjustments on the field, with Eric Garcia moving to the right-back position, while Bernal took his place in midfield alongside Pedri.

This injury heightens the technical staff's concerns, given the busy schedule of matches and crucial encounters awaiting the team in the coming period, necessitating full readiness of all players.