Soccer-Barcelona's Pedri in line for comeback, Araujo out with stomach virus


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - October 26, 2025 FC Barcelona's Pedri in action with Real Madrid's Eder Militao REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo

(Reuters) -Barcelona midfielder Pedri has a chance to play for the first time since last month's leg-muscle tear when the champions host Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday but centre back Ronald Araujo will miss the game with a stomach virus, coach Hansi Flick said.

The coach said he was happy with the way his players had reacted in training after Tuesday's 3-0 loss at Chelsea in the Champions League as Barca renew their efforts to catch up with LaLiga leaders Real Madrid who are one point ahead.

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