Barcelona qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, as the Catalan team secured a great victory over Real Betis, winning 5-1 in the round of 16 of the Spanish Cup at Montjuic Stadium.
Barcelona managed to win by five goals for the second time in a week, after their victory in the Spanish Super Cup, where they defeated Real Madrid 5-2.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” Uruguayan star Araujo is close to leaving Barcelona during the current January transfer window, following his brilliant performance in the team’s recent match against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey.
The newspaper added that after the match, Araujo shocked everyone, including German coach Hansi Flick, by making a sudden decision to leave. The player bid farewell to his teammates in the locker room, confirming his decision not to continue with Barcelona in the next stage.
Araujo had recently secured a regular spot in Barcelona’s starting lineup, by the decision of coach Flick, following his return to form after a long period. However, it seems the player does not see his future with the team under the current circumstances, leading him to make the bold decision to leave. Juventus is expected to be his most likely destination, with an agreement likely to be reached for his transfer to the Italian club in the coming days. This puts Barcelona in an uncomfortable position amidst the fluctuating decisions within the team.