A Special Day at the New Camp Nou

Last Friday, the Spotify Camp Nou opened its doors for the first time since its renovation, welcoming more than 20,000 Barcelona fans who came to watch an open training session. Afterward, players stayed on the pitch to sign autographs, throw balls into the stands, and share emotional moments with supporters — a day filled with connection and gratitude.

Among those moments, one story stood out and quickly went viral on social media. Its hero was Ronald Araujo, who once again proved why he’s one of the most beloved figures in the Barça dressing room.

“Lamine, I’ll Trade My Chemo for Your Shirt”

While signing autographs near the bench area, Araujo noticed a boy wearing a Fundació Barça cap and holding a sign that read:

“Lamine, I’ll trade my chemo for your shirt.”

The message moved the Uruguayan defender deeply. Smiling, he approached the child and asked:

“Shall we go ask Lamine for the shirt?”

The boy nodded with excitement. Araujo gently took his hand and walked him down to the locker room so he could meet Lamine Yamal in person. Once there, Araujo spoke to the young winger and asked him to come outside to greet the child and take a photo together — a moment that will stay with both forever.

A Gesture That Reflects Barça’s True Values

The emotional scene was captured by the club’s cameras and shared across FC Barcelona’s official accounts, where it quickly became a trending topic. The moment perfectly encapsulated the human and supportive spirit promoted by the Fundació Barça, which seeks to inspire hope among young fans facing challenges.

Araujo’s act didn’t just make one child smile — it reminded the world that football can be far more than a game. On that day, inside the new Camp Nou, emotion filled the stands once again — this time, thanks to a powerful act of pure humanity.