Ronald Araujo Set to Lead Barcelona as Captain in Debut Champions League Start

In a significant development for Barcelona, Ronald Araujo is poised to take on the role of captain in their upcoming Champions League match against Porto. This marks the Uruguayan defender’s first appearance as a starter with the coveted armband.

The absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Sergi Roberto from the starting lineup has opened the door for Araujo to assume the captaincy for the night. With the first and second-choice captains sidelined, the responsibility falls on Barca’s third-choice captain, making Araujo the armband holder for the crucial clash.

Adding to the captaincy hierarchy, Frenkie de Jong is positioned as the Blaugrana’s fourth-choice captain, while Pedri emerges as the apparent fifth choice. As Barcelona navigates through team dynamics, Araujo’s captaincy debut adds an intriguing layer to their Champions League campaign.