Barcelona are currently navigating its most difficult period under Hansi Flick, with the team slowly ebbing away from Real Madrid at the top of the table.
This difficult period began over a month ago with a stunning 4-1 collapse away to Sevilla, which marked their first league defeat of the season.
This was followed by the painful 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico on October 26, a result that allowed their biggest rivals to pull further ahead.
Most recently, the team showed immense defensive frailty in the Champions League, conceding three goals in a chaotic 3-3 draw with Club Brugge.
These on-pitch struggles have been compounded by a severe injury crisis, with key players like Pedri, Raphinha, and starting goalkeeper Joan García all sidelined.
Araujo holds group meal to instil confidence
With the defence looking uncharacteristically shaky and the team’s confidence low, Araujo took it upon himself to rejuvenate the spirit of the team.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Araujo, one of the club’s captains, gathered the entire Barcelona squad at his home this week for a team lunch.
The aim was to foster team spirit and strengthen unity amidst the difficult times Hansi Flick’s team is experiencing, especially the defensive problems seen against Club Brugge.
The Uruguayan centre-back is one of the team’s biggest supporters of these group activities. Players and members of the staff who work with the team on a daily basis attended the gathering.
The existence of this meal came to light thanks to Raphinha posting several photos of it on Instagram this Saturday.
The photos show tables where the centre-back is seated with his teammates and other members of the Barça staff, including physiotherapists Pablo Merino, Jose Cortes, Pedro Ballesteros, and Sergio Vera.
The images also revealed the presence of other injured players like Gavi and Joan García, who is in the final stages of his recovery.
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