Barcelona suffered another injury blow after defender Ronald Araújo sustained a muscle problem during their last match, forcing coach Hansi Flick to make quick substitutions.
The injury occurred after Giuliano Simeone’s opening goal. Araújo felt pain in his hamstring and was unable to continue, leaving the field and being replaced by Marc Bernal in the 40th minute.
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This change necessitated a reshuffle of the team’s formation. Eric García returned to his usual right-back position after playing in midfield, while Bernal took up the holding midfield role alongside Pedri.
The full extent of Araújo’s injury remains unclear, raising concerns within Barcelona ahead of crucial matches, most notably the highly anticipated clash against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, as well as other important La Liga fixtures.
This development presents the coaching staff with a significant challenge to restore defensive balance at a critical juncture in the season, as the team strives to maintain its chances of competing for all titles.
