After beating Messi, the fortune that Bayern would have to pay to sign Ronald Araujo

The Argentine National Team has been maintaining itself as the best in the world since its consecration in the World Cup in Qatar. After what was the final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Argentina began the South American Qualifiers winning with great authority. Of the first 12 points that were played, the team led by Lionel Scaloni achieved 100% of the units. However, the first defeat after the World Cup came at home, when the Uruguayan National Team took the 3 points from La Bombonera after a match that ended 2-0.

Marcelo Bielsa's team defeated the world champions at the Boca Juniors stadium. The authors of the goals were Ronald Araújo in the 41st minute and Darwin Núñez in the 87th minute. Lionel Scaloni in the press conference recognized his rival and admitted that nothing had gone as planned. On the Uruguayan side, the plan was executed perfectly. The diagram included the reduction of Lionel Messi's influence on the development of the game. The Inter Miami star could not find his level and was controlled by the visiting defense.

After the setback against Uruguay, Argentina was presented with the most demanding match that the South American Qualifiers can offer: Brazil at the Maracaná Stadium. The Scaloneta goal was scored by Nicolás Otamendi with a header after a cross from Giovani Lo Celso, in the 63rd minute.

Furthermore, since the World Cup in Qatar ended, a fight began between France and Argentina for first place in the FIFA ranking. The defeat against Uruguay could lead to that being modified if Argentina did not beat Brazil. However, the world champions were able to remain at the top of the FIFA ranking.

Araújo, on the radar of Bayern Munich

A very important piece in Uruguay's victory over Argentina was Ronald Araújo. The Barcelona player was placed at right back and scored the first goal of the game. Now, journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that Bayern Munich is interested in signing the defender. The contract between the Catalan team and Araújo is valid until June 2026, so they would have to pay their fee to incorporate him. The defender is valued at 70 million euros on the Transfermarkt page.