Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo has declined to respond to teammate Ilkay Gündogan‘s criticism of his sending off against Paris Saint-Germain.
Gündogan was frustrated with Araújo’s 29th minute red card in Barça’s 4-1 loss to PSG in Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal return leg, saying it led to his team’s demise.
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The veteran midfielder said of Araújo’s last-man challenge on Bradley Barcola: “To get a red card, to go a player down so early, it just kills the game. We just gave it away in the most simple manner. Let the goalkeeper have a chance to save us or even concede a goal.”
Speaking at a charity event in Barcelona on Thursday, Araújo responded: “I prefer to keep to myself what I think about Gündogan’s comments. I have certain values and they have to be respected.”
Barcelona players Jules Koundé and Sergi Roberto showed solidarity with Araújo.
