Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both scored in another dominant performance, but the match wasn’t without issues for Barcelona. Fermin Lopez was sent off, and Araujo sustained an early injury. Lopez had scored the second goal but was later shown a red card after a VAR review, leaving him potentially facing a suspension of up to three games.
After the game, Hansi Flick addressed concerns about Araujo, confirming that the defender would undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury. Despite initial fears, Flick remained optimistic, saying, “We expect test results tomorrow, and we hope it’s not too serious. That’s what it looks like right now,” according to Marca.
It seems likely Araujo will miss at least a short period, and he could be unavailable for their upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano on February 17.
Eric Garcia replaced Araujo during the Sevilla match and scored Barcelona’s fourth goal, potentially stepping in for Araujo depending on his recovery.
Flick also provided an update on Lopez, noting that the player will learn from the lack of control that led to his red card.
