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Ronald Araujo has played 15 games in all competitions for Barcelona this campaign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been granted a leave of absence to prioritise his mental health. The 26-year-old is receiving professional support and treatment, and has requested a few days off to "take care of himself emotionally". "He has our full support. The entire club, team-mates and staff are with him and we look forward to having him back, " Barcelona said in a statement. Araujo's most recent appearance for Barca was in last week's 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League, where he received two bookings and was sent off in the 44th minute. The Uruguay international was not part of Barca's squad for their 3-1 home win over Alaves on Saturday. Barca manager Hansi Flick confirmed Araujo would miss Tuesday's La Liga game against Atletico Madrid, saying: "Araujo is not ready. It's a private situation. " Flick did not share further details about Araujo's situation and asked the media to respect his privacy. Barca currently lead La Liga by a point ahead of Real Madrid, while Atletico are fourth, three points behind the Catalan club. Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' Premier League: Guehi scores late winner at Fulham as Palace move fourth - reaction The rise and fall of four powerful civilisations How Skype lost its connection to the world Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance Wole Soyinka gives his account of Nigeria's Biafra war 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' 'A clear challenge to Slot's authority in Salah's show of rebellion' 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up' England humiliated by 'second-string' Australia - Vaughan 'Spurs boss Frank eases pressure but tide has not turned yet' Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup Are Aston Villa in title hunt - and should Arsenal start to worry? 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' 'I'm too driven. .. I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? How abnormal drugs test saved NFL player from cancer BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' 'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.