Barcelona star Ronald Araujo rushed to hospital as ambulance comes on pitch after collapsing following clash of heads
BARCELONA star Ronald Araujo was rushed to hospital by ambulance following a sick clash of heads during a La Liga match.
The Barca defender collided nastily with team-mate Gavi during a game against Celta Vigo on Tuesday night.
Both players banged heads as they jumped to contest for a header.
Araujo, 23, then got up and continued running, before collapsing to the floor in worrying scenes.
Team-mate Eric Garcia was first on the scene and quickly waved over medics as Celta captain Iago Aspas rolled Araujo into the recovery position.
Reports suggest Araujo was unconscious as medics rushed on the field to tend to the stricken defender.
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Barcelona confirmed Araujo had suffered from a concussion and was being taken to hospital for further tests.
While Gavi initially stayed down after the sickening clash, the 17-year-old was ok to continue playing while Araujo was transferred to hospital.
Boss Xavi said after the game: "Araujo is conscious, out of danger. The doctor tells us not to worry."
The incident came in the 62nd minute of the match, which Barcelona were winning 3-1 at the time.
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Ex-Arsenal man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice after Memphis Depay opened the scoring for Xavi's side.
Liverpool flop Aspas then pulled one back for Celta Vigo.
The result keeps Barcelona second in LaLiga and well placed to finish runners-up to Real Madrid, an impressive feat considering the club's woes earlier in the season.
Araujo had been linked with a move to the Premier League this season before signing a new four-year deal at Barcelona last month.
Both Manchester United and Chelsea had been keen on a swoop for the Uruguay international.
But any hopes of a deal are now dead in the water thanks to the ONE BILLION EURO release clause inserted in Araujo's new contract.