After winning the Spanish Super Cup by cru,shing Real Madrid, Barcelona star Rafinha surprises everyone with a bold request from Hansi Flick

Barcelona celebrated a stunning 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, sending the entire team into a state of jubilation. The match, held at the “Jewel of the Shining” stadium in Saudi Arabia, saw Barcelona emerge victorious, securing a commanding win.

However, according to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is reportedly close to leaving Barcelona in the January transfer window, with Juventus showing interest in signing him. While his departure had seemed likely due to his reduced role in the starting lineup, Araujo’s stellar performance in the Super Cup final against Real Madrid has now changed the situation.

Araujo, who stepped in for the injured Inigo Martinez in the final, delivered a remarkable display, playing a crucial role in strengthening the defense despite Barcelona’s numerical disadvantage. His impressive performance caught the attention of his teammate Rafinha, who made a bold request to coach Hansi Flick to halt any plans to sell Araujo, advocating for the defender to be a starter for the remainder of the season.

Rafinha strongly expressed his belief in Araujo’s quality, stating, “He proved his quality against Real Madrid; he deserves a starting place at Barcelona, and I have no doubt about that.” This support from Rafinha could prompt Barcelona to reconsider their plans for the January transfer window, potentially altering Araujo’s future at the club after his standout performance.