Barcelona have acquired a optimistic replace on Ronald Araujo’s health following their 4-1 win at Sevilla.
La Blaugrana grabbed their alternative in Andalucia following a 1-1 draw on this weekend’s Madrid derby as they closed the title hole.
Hansi Flick’s aspect are actually only one level behind second place Atletico Madrid and two behind leaders Actual Madrid after 23 video games performed.
4 objectives on the evening capped off one other dominant Barcelona efficiency with the in-form Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha each on course.
Nevertheless, the journey to the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan was not good for Flick, with Fermin Lopez despatched off and Ronald Araujo struggling an early damage.
Lopez scored Barcelona’s second aim of the evening, however his yellow card was upgraded to a crimson, following a VAR examine.
The Spanish worldwide now faces a ban, which may very well be as much as three video games, relying on La Liga’s determination.
Concern over Araujo was addressed instantly by Flick at full time, and he confirmed the Uruguayan will endure checks within the coming days, to evaluate the extent of the damage.
After being compelled off on 22 minutes, Barcelona followers feared the worst, however Flick is upbeat on the state of affairs.
“We count on check outcomes tomorrow and we hope it’s not too severe. That’s what it seems like proper now,” as per studies from Marca.
The early indications trace he’ll miss not less than a short interval of motion and he’s more likely to miss their incoming dwelling conflict in opposition to in-form Rayo Vallecano on February 17.
Eric Garcia changed Araujo within the recreation, and netted a late fourth aim for Barcelona, and he’s set to step in for the 25-year-old relying on his absence.
Flick supplied a short replace on Lopez and claimed he’ll study from the dearth of management which noticed him despatched off for the primary time in his profession.