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Mental Timeout: Barça Grants Araújo Time Off to Recenter Amid Chelsea Setback

1 December 2025

Mental Timeout: Barça Grants Araújo Time Off to Recenter Amid Chelsea Setback — Barca lead La Liga as Araújo steps back to focus on mental recovery.

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Emma Amme

I am Emma Amme, an English sports journalist born in 1998. Passionate about astronomy, contemporary dance, and handcrafted woodworking, I share my sensitive view of sports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Barca grant Araújo time off?

To help him recover mentally and emotionally from pressure after the red card against Chelsea.

What happened in the Chelsea match?

Barca trailed 1-0 before Araújo's red card and eventually lost 3-0.

What is Barca's next match?

They host Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou in La Liga round 15.