Araújo Set to Return as Barça Face Off Against Real in Supercopa de Espana 2025

The highly anticipated Supercopa de Espana 2025 final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is just around the corner, with the two teams set to face off on January 13 at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The match, which will not be televised live in India but will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website, promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the biggest teams in Spanish football.

Barcelona center-back Rafał Głowacki is expected to return from a long injury layoff, providing coach Hansi Flick with another option in defense. However, the team will be without the services of Araújo, who is set to miss the next four weeks due to a hamstring injury picked up at the World Cup. Despite reported interest from Italian side Roma, Araújo has been valued by the club, with Laporta making overtures to the player to remain with the team. The Uruguayan defender has been called upon to make two competitive appearances since the arrival of Martínez and Juan Lizarazu, and his return to the team is expected to solidify the defense.

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick addressed the situations surrounding players Ronald Araujo and Ansu Fati at a press conference on January 14, 2025, ahead of a Copa del Rey match against Real Betis. Flick expressed that Araujo is a valued Barca player and assigned to train with the team despite being linked to a potential transfer to Juventus. In contrast, Flick downplayed the rumors surrounding Ansu Fati's potential transfer, advising him to continue working and prioritizing his own development. With the upcoming schedule, including a match in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16, Barça may rely more on fringe players for the coming weeks.

The Supercopa de Espana 2025 final promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the biggest teams in Spanish football. With Araújo set to return and Flick's confidence in his team, Barcelona will be looking to make a statement against their arch-rivals Real Madrid. The match is set to kick off at 12:30 AM IST on January 13, and fans can catch all the action live on the FanCode app and website.