Ronald Araujo has sent out a heartfelt message to Barcelona fans amid a really important week for the club.
[Barca were knocked out of the Champions League in midweek by Inter](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/barcelona-uefa-champions-league/2025/5/6/24423298/inter-milan-barcelona-champions-league-final-score-match-report-recap-reactions) but now face a Clasico with Real Madrid where a win could all but seal the title.
Araujo came in for criticism after the loss at San Siro and has now shared some thoughts on how he’s feeling ahead of the Madrid match.
“I accept and acknowledge it. Never been one to hide and never will. It hurts to be out of the competition but this isn’t the end. We’re working, fighting, and giving everything we have during a tough stretch where we fell short—and that hurts.” he posted on Instagram.
“But I also feel pride. Pride for my team, of my teammates, of the badge we represent and of every culé that was with us at every step.
“In 2025, we’ve proven both as a team and as fans the winning mentality we have. El Clásico is coming, and we’ll play with everything we’ve got. We are Barcelona, and we’ll come back stronger.”
The [Barcelona squad and staff held a team bonding session](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/5/8/24426080/barcelona-set-for-team-bonding-lunch-ahead-of-crucial-el-clasico-with-real-madrid) on Thursday which will have hopefully raised morale ahead of Sunday’s crunch game against Madrid.