Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been in top form ever since the beginning of this season. The Uruguayan defender has formed an impressive defensive partnership with Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen and Alejandro Balde. Barcelona have conceded just 7 league goals this season and they are the favorites to win the Laliga title....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The Catalan club have improved considerably in performance under Xavi but they are currently playing in the Europa league following their UEFA Champions league elimination.
Barcelona are set to play against Manchester United in the Europa league and it remains to be seen whether Xavi will help the Catalan club emerge victorious in the match.
Barcelona currently have the best defence in Europe’s top five leagues. However, United forward Marcus Rashford is currently in his best form of his career.
Ronald Araujo may be deployed to play as right-back to contain Marcus Rashford who has established himself as one of the best players in the premier league this season. Rashford is the player with most goals scored since the World Cup. The 25 year old has now registered 28 goal contributions in 34 games for the Red devils.
Araujo usually starts as CB for Barcelona but the 23 year old may start play as RB against Manchester United Inorder to keep Marcus Rashford at bay.
Barcelona have faced Manchester United on some occasions. The Catalan club beat United in the 2009 and 2011 UEFA Champions League finals. Barcelona also secured a 4-0 aggregate win over Manchester United in the round of 16 stage of the 2019 UEFA Champions league.
