Barcelona’s triumph over Real Madrid in El Clasico came at a cost as defender Ronald Araujo suffered a thigh injury during the game, the La Liga leaders confirmed on Monday.
Despite the injury, the Uruguayan international played the entire match, helping his team secure a 2-1 victory that saw them move 12 points clear of their rivals at the top of the table.
In a statement, Barcelona announced that Araujo has strained an adductor muscle in his left thigh and will be unable to play until he has fully recovered from the injury. However, the club did not provide a timeline for his return.
Araujo, who has featured in 22 matches across all competitions for Barcelona this season, will be a significant loss to the team as they look to maintain their position at the top of the table.
