Although the Uruguayan who usually plays in central defense was once more deployed at right back to try and contain the tricky Brazilian in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg.
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While this has worked to great effect in past Clasicos, Araujo wasn’t as successful at keeping the left winger quiet on this occasion.
It must be noted that Vinicius scored the opener after a counter attack in first half stoppage time, and then helped his team administer a 4-0 thrashing that was the Catalans worst home defeat in 60 years to their bitter rivals.
As is often the case, however, the 22-year-old’s evening was shrouded in controversy given bust ups with Gavi and Ferran Torres each side of the interval. At one stage in the proceedings, Araujo pushed Vinicius Jr to the turf for mouthing at him.
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Asked to remark on the confrontation in the mixed zone following his side’s loss, Araujo admitted that he got a little heated because Vinicius “was talking to my teammates all the time, messing with them”.
Speaking “I always say that he is a great player who will improve much more if he focuses on playing,” Araujo added. “I’m respectful, but he was talking a lot and I got a little heated.”
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