Ronald Araujo
27-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
OUT
Injury Calf
Est. Return 6/26/2026
Targeting Spain clash
Araujo flew from Montevideo to Madrid on Sunday night for an express treatment session with a trusted physiotherapist for a minor calf muscle issue, returning overnight to rejoin the Uruguay squad on Tuesday before travelling with the group to their World Cup base in Playa del Carmen, according to Javier De Leon of Mundo Deportivo.
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Araujo underwent the treatment in coordination with Barcelona's medical services and the AUF, with the sole objective of accelerating his recovery and ensuring he is fully available to coach Marcelo Bielsa as quickly as possible. The AUF confirmed the target is to have their captain available for Uruguay's group stage fixture against Spain on June 26, with the carefully managed approach reflecting the importance they place on having one of their most important defender fit and ready for the tournament's most anticipated clash. Jose Maria Gimenez (ankle) and Sebastian Caceres (concussion) have been managing issues ahead of the tournament but could pair in the opener against Saudi Arabia. Santi Bueno remains also a possible option to start in central defense for the Celeste.
Araujo underwent the treatment in coordination with Barcelona's medical services and the AUF, with the sole objective of accelerating his recovery and ensuring he is fully available to coach Marcelo Bielsa as quickly as possible. The AUF confirmed the target is to have their captain available for Uruguay's group stage fixture against Spain on June 26, with the carefully managed approach reflecting the importance they place on having one of their most important defender fit and ready for the tournament's most anticipated clash. Jose Maria Gimenez (ankle) and Sebastian Caceres (concussion) have been managing issues ahead of the tournament but could pair in the opener against Saudi Arabia. Santi Bueno remains also a possible option to start in central defense for the Celeste.
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Travels to Spain for treatment
Araujo (muscular) will travel to Spain to receive treatment for a muscle contracture from medical professionals who have previously treated him, missing Monday's training session before rejoining the squad on Tuesday and travelling overnight to the World Cup, the Uruguayan Football Association announced.
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Recovering from injury, illness
Araujo will receive treatment for a muscular discomfort with trusted doctors and won't be involved in the Uruguayan national team work Monday. He has missed training sessions due to both a muscle strain and flu symptoms, but he's expected to avoid a major issue, Jordi Batalla of Mundo Deportivo reports.
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Injury minor, option Wednesday
Araujo (undisclosed) has only suffered a minor injury and is an option for Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to his club.
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Subs off before half
Araujo was subbed off due to injury in the 40th minute of Saturday's match against Atlético Madrid.
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Scores only goal in 1-0 win
Araujo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.
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Chelsea looking at him
Chelsea are interested in signing Araujo, according to Football Insider.
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Araujo is one of the top targets for Chelsea, but the Blues aren't expected to make a move for him in January. They're far more likely to launch a serious offer for the services of the Uruguay international in the summer after the 2026 World Cup. Araujo has lost his starting role at Barcelona, so there's a chance he might be willing to switch teams if his situation doesn't change in the coming months.
Araujo is one of the top targets for Chelsea, but the Blues aren't expected to make a move for him in January. They're far more likely to launch a serious offer for the services of the Uruguay international in the summer after the 2026 World Cup. Araujo has lost his starting role at Barcelona, so there's a chance he might be willing to switch teams if his situation doesn't change in the coming months.