Overnight, Uruguay and Brazil contested the fourth and final Copa America quarter-final clash, and it’s safe to say that club allegiances were cast aside for this one. That was especially the case for Ronald Araujo and Raphinha, who were involved in a heated moment during the first half in Las Vegas.
Araujo barged into the back of soon-to-be Real Madrid forward Endrick Felipe, and Raphinha backed up his international teammate by pushing the Uruguayan defender over. For Barcelona supporters, it was a fascinating watch.
Raphinha and Araujo 💀pic.twitter.com/bb8GsGEuPY
— Reshad Rahman (@ReshadFCB) July 7, 2024
Neither player was cautioned for the altercation, although it was Araujo that had the last laugh, despite being forced off with a serious-looking injury soon after the incident with Raphinha. 10-man Uruguay managed to secure a 4-2 victory on penalties, thus booking their place in the Copa America semi-finals, where they will face Colombia.
It could be an awkward moment when Araujo and Raphinha re-unite at Barcelona later this summer, although they may not meet at all if one (or both) are sold – they’ve each been linked with moves away during the ongoing transfer window.
