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As the World Cup ended, the club competitions gathered pace. The UEFA Europa League play-off rounds will be underway to determine who enters the competition. It’s been a long wait for the fans who want to witness the blockbuster soccer match between Barcelona and Manchester United. Similarly to the fans, the players are getting ready, and Lionel Messi’s ex-teammate defender Ronald Araujo is hitting the gym lately like Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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In a recent Twitter post of Barcelona, he is seeing bench pressing with a tagline, “Ronald Schwarzenegger.” Significantly, fans often compare gym-going people to legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Barcelona’s official Twitter handle posted a video of Araujo working out. Hence, fans took to Twitter to express their opinions on the matter. One fan stated how it is an easy game and stated, “Bro chill it’s just Manchester united.”

Fans react to Araujo pumping iron like Arnold Schwarzenegger!

There were many tweets to come out with one pointing out Franck Kessie’s recent performances. Meanwhile, another focused on Araujo’s recent performances for his club. He tweeted, “He lifts the weight better than he defend.”

Another person tweeted how he is important to the team and wants him to stay fit. He stated, YEAHHHHHHhh!!!! Put the extra work in, please @RonaldAraujo_4 stay fit until the end of the season. I trust you and your brothers won’t let that back line slid. #ViscaBarca.”

 

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There were many comical tweets as well. One explained how the weights would just be 10kg. He stated, Only 2 10 kg plates. We might be finished.” With Marcus Rashford in blistering form, another tweet explained how he would be in trouble facing Araujo. Rashford is on a scoring spree and none of the right-back or right-sided center-back can stop him in his current form. But fans believe in Araujo stating, “Pray for Rashford.”

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Some netizens gave credit to Xavi, who transformed the club completely. Barcelona lies on top of the Spanish League table with 53 points, a healthy eight-point gap. Therefore, a fan quickly noticed how Xavi helped the club to get better. He tweeted, “Xavi changed everything for Barcelona.” Araujo has everything a modern-day center-back needs. Composure, an able tackler, and aerially adept to clear balls. A fan noticed this and stated, “The best defender in the world.”

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Thus, the game against Manchester United would be a true test of Barcelona’s credentials. Erik Ten Hag, likewise, transformed Manchester United. Fans cannot wait for this battle and took to Twitter to express their views. Who will come out on top?

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