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Araujo on Barcelona’s Super Cup win: It’s the beginning of a new era

Ronald Araujo was feeling a little emotional after helping Barcelona to victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.

The Uruguay international featured at right-back and shut down Vinicius Junior in another superb display for the Catalan giants.

Araujo spoke after the game and said he thinks it’s the start of something pretty special.

“It’s the beginning of a new era, that’s why this title is so beautiful,” he said.

“I feel enormous happiness, we come from very hard times.”

The defender also revealed how he’s had a tough time after missing out on the World Cup because of injury.