Ronald Araujo’s Red Card Fallout: Suspension Impact on Copa del Rey and La Liga

Barcelona’s third captain, Ronald Araujo, faced a significant setback in the Spanish Super Cup final, receiving a red card in the 70th minute of their 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid. This expulsion has implications for Araujo’s availability in upcoming fixtures, notably the Copa del Rey clash against Unionistas de Salamanca.

Spain’s disciplinary rules dictate that red cards in the Super Cup must be served out in the subsequent games, affecting both La Liga and the Copa del Rey. In Araujo’s case, the red card, stemming from a second yellow, translates to a one-match suspension.

While a straight red would have incurred a three-match ban, Araujo’s suspension will only impact the upcoming Copa del Rey fixture against Unionistas de Salamanca. The article examines the consequences of Araujo’s red card, detailing the specific nature of the suspension and highlighting his anticipated return for Barca’s La Liga clash against Real Betis on January 21.