Ronald Araújo in a race for next Clásico with latest injury

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Richard Buxton·20 March 2023

Ronald Araújo in a race for next Clásico with latest injury

Barcelona are set to be without Ronald Araújo for up to three weeks.

Araújo aggravated his left thigh during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid which gave the current LaLiga leaders a 12-point cushion over their arch-rivals.

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According to AS, the defender is not expected to report for duty with Uruguay ahead of their friendlies with Japan and South Korea during the international break as a result.

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He is also set to miss Barça’s trip to Elche on 1 April but could be back in contention for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final with Madrid just four days later.

Xavi Hernández’s side lead Los Blancos by a solitary goal as they home in on a potential domestic double this season.