Barcelona Captain Returns to Group Training Will Miss Match Against Espanyol

Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo is set to resume group training today after taking time away from competitive action for personal reasons. Following a red card against Chelsea in late November, Araujo focused on individual fitness while also spending the holidays with family in Uruguay. Although he will rejoin his teammates, he is unlikely to play in the upcoming derby against Espanyol, as Barcelona prioritizes his emotional and physical well-being in his gradual return to the pitch.

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