Barcelona defender ruled out of Alaves clash as late absence

Barcelona have been struck by the late absence of Ronald Araujo, as they prepare themselves to face Alaves at Camp Nou. The Uruguayan defender had a tough week after his sending off against Chelsea, and did not train on Friday.

Araujo was sent off for a second yellow in the 41st minute at Stamford Bridge, and was heavily criticised after the match for his error of judgement, going to ground to take out Marc Cucurella. Even if he was reluctant to criticise Araujo too much, Hansi Flick admitted after the game that it was ‘not the best option’.

Araujo ruled out of Alaves clash

The Barcelona Vice-Captain spent Friday’s training session in the gym rather than out with his teammates, and