IT’S tough to say what was more shocking.
A horrific free-kick from Ronald Araujo or the reaction in the stands from his legendary Barcelona pals Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie De Jong.
Araujo spiralled a dead-ball so far over the top of the bar that it was more worthy of the rugby World Cup.
Even the Uruguayan defender smiled bashfully – helped by Barca edging towards a 2-1 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk.
But Araujo’s rueful response was nothing compared to the expressions from sidelined Nou camp heroes.
Injured striker Lewandowski, 35, slumped forward in disbelief with his head over the seat in front and his hands spread wide.
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And De Jong was almost as expressive.
The perennial Manchester United target turned to Lewandowski laughing, then buried his head down into his hands.
Other watching barca players were hardly more sympathetic.
One fan wrote: “Frenkie, Gavi, laugh at Araujo freekick.”
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And one observer noted how Barcelona have been spoilt over the years with dead-ball demons like seven-time ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
The nonplussed Nou Camp supporter posted: “Our free kick game has gone from the GOAT bending it into the top corner, to big Ronald Araujo smashing it into row Z. “
Victory gave Barca three straight wins in Group H.
Ferran Torres and Fernin Lopez struck during a first-half stroll.
But Georgiy Sudakov brilliantly cut the deficit for the Ukrainian visitors on 62 minutes – albeit in vain.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
