Barcelona's final training session before a massive Champions League night passed without a hitch, delivering a major boost for manager Hansi Flick. All eyes were on defender Ronald Araujo, who participated fully after an injury scare in Saturday's La Liga clash against the same opponent, Atletico Madrid.

Araujo, who started at right-back over the weekend, was substituted in the first half with discomfort. Subsequent tests confirmed it was merely an overload, not a serious injury, and his normal training today signals he is ready for the high-stakes quarter-final first leg at the Spotify Camp Nou.

His availability presents Flick with a welcome tactical dilemma. Does he reinstal the robust Uruguayan international immediately, or opt for Jules Kounde, who recently returned from a hamstring issue? The decision could define Barcelona's defensive solidity against a dangerous Atletico attack.

While Araujo's return is positive news, Barcelona's midfield options remain thin. With Frenkie de Jong and Marc Bernal still unavailable, Eric Garcia is expected to provide cover in the engine room. The attacking department also feels the absence of the injured Raphinha and Andreas Christensen.

As the atmosphere builds in Catalonia, a fit and firing Araujo is precisely the kind of defensive reassurance Barcelona needs to start this European tie on the front foot.