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Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has responded to teammate Ilkay Gundogan’s damning complaint following their elimination from the Champions League.
The Catalan giants left the festival after a 6-4 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain after falling 4-1 in Tuesday’s chaotic second leg at the Camp Nou.
After leading 3-2 in the opposite match, Barcelona appeared to be on the equalizer when Raphinha opened the scoring for the hosts after 12 minutes. However, the game turned into a twist, when Araujo received a straight red card after 29 minutes. for bringing back Bradley Bacola as he ran toward the goal.
After the game, former Manchester City star Gundogan was scathing in his assessment of the team’s collapse and Araujo’s decision-making in particular.
“It’s hard to say. . . But in those moments, you have to be sure if you’re aiming for the ball,” Gundogan said.
“I don’t know if he touches the ball or not. He would concede a goal or even allow a one-on-one. I don’t know if they gave him the ball back or not, but I’ll give the goalkeeper a chance. . Stop it, or even give it the purpose.
“Being one so early kills you in the game. “
Araujo publicly apologized to Barcelona fans for the sending off and on Friday responded forcefully to Gundogan’s remarks.
Asked if he had felt harmed by the German’s comments, the Uruguayan foreigner replied: “I prefer to stay with what I think. I have codes and values that will have to be respected.
Araujo has established himself as one of Europe’s leading centre-backs, and both Manchester United and Bayern Munich are interested in signing him.
Barcelona are keen to extend his current contract, which expires in 2026, but the club are under significant monetary pressure and are desperate to get their wage bill back.
Asked about communication with the club, Araujo said: “We talked about the future and the proposals. It’s going to be like that every year, but I’m happy in Barcelona, my family is satisfied. “
“When I faint I’m everything and I need Barça to be the same Barça as Array and until the end I will fight to the death for this shirt.
“The fact is, [his contract renewal] is going well. The club has started talks with my agents. We’re thinking about the games and the rest of the season. And when the season is over, they’re going to sit down and talk.
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