Barcelona reveal state of play after key defender sent off at half-time against Celta Vigo

With just four days to go before the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Napoli, Barcelona could not afford to suffer any more injury problems when they took on Celta Vigo at Balaidos. Unfortunately for Xavi Hernandez, it seemed that something had happened to Ronald Araujo, as he could not participate in the second half of the proceedings.

Araujo was hurriedly replaced at half-time by Inigo Martinez, and in his absence, Barcelona conceded 81 seconds into the second period. Even more worrying was the situation with the Uruguayan defender, especially with the crunch clash with Napoli on the horizon.

Fortunately, things seem to be fine, as it were MD they transmitted information from sources in Barcelona that Araujo was withdrawn as a precaution. It is noted that the 24-year-old looked in good spirits on the bench.

Barring any complications, Araujo should be available to face Napoli on Wednesday, which is a huge relief for Xavi as the Champions League is his only realistic chance of a trophy in his final season in charge. Barcelona.