Barcelona's Araújo exits field in ambulance after concussion


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BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo has been taken off the field in an ambulance after clashing heads with a teammate and collapsing. The Uruguay defender appeared to be conscious as he was put into the ambulance. The club says Araújo "has suffered a concussion and has been taken to the hospital to undergo further testing." Araújo collapsed after clashing heads with Gavi Páez as both players went for a ball in the 61st minute against Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou Stadium. The defender seemed OK at first but went down to the ground after taking a few steps.

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