UPDATE - Barcelona defender Araujo discharged from hospital

Previously hospitalized for head trauma, 23-year-old player leaves hospital after successful tests

UPDATES WITH DISCHARGE OF BARCELONA PLAYER FROM HOSPITAL

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) – Barcelona's Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo, who faced a head injury, was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after successful tests.

"Complementary tests on first-team player Ronald Araujo have been successful and he has been discharged from the hospital. The evolution will mark his availability," the Spanish La Liga club said on Twitter.

Earlier, Araujo was rushed to hospital for a head trauma sustained during a Tuesday's match in the La Liga.

His club said Araujo suffered a "concussion" to undergo further tests.

Araujo, 23, bumped his head on his teammate Gavi as both players jumped to head the ball in the match against Celta Vigo that Barca won 3-1 at Camp Nou Stadium.

The Uruguayan player passed out after taking a few steps, and healthcare workers rushed to respond to him.

A Barcelona player since 2020, Araujo was taken to hospital by an ambulance that entered the pitch.

Barcelona earned a 3-1 home win in the La Liga's match week 36 as Dutch star Memphis Depay and Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2) were the scorers, and Iago Aspas netted the only goal for 10-man Celta Vigo.

Celta Vigo's Colombian defender Jeison Murillo was sent off in the second half.

Following the win, Barcelona kept their second-place with 72 points.

Mid-table Celta Vigo have 43 points.

Real Madrid, who have 81 points, have already clinched the 2022 La Liga title with four matches to spare.

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