Celtic supporters erupted in celebration at Celtic Park on Tuesday night as Julián Araujo scored a stoppage-time goal, securing a dramatic victory for the Scottish Premiership club. The goal, Araujo’s first for Celtic in the league, came in the 93rd minute, according to reports from Barcelona-based sports outlets.
Araujo is currently on loan to Celtic from AFC Bournemouth, having joined the Scottish side in February 2026. The 24-year-old right-back originally signed with Bournemouth in 2024, following a brief stint with Barcelona and a loan period with Las Palmas. He began his professional career with the LA Galaxy, progressing through their youth system before making his senior debut in 2018.
Born in Lompoc, California, Araujo initially represented the United States at the youth international level, participating in various age groups from the U16s through the U23s. However, he later switched his allegiance to the Mexico national team, earning his first cap in 2021 and has since made 16 appearances for El Tri. He was a member of the Mexico squad that won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2023 and the CONCACAF Nations League in 2025.
Prior to his move to Europe, Araujo was a standout player for the LA Galaxy, making over 100 appearances for the club. His performances attracted the attention of Barcelona, where he briefly played before being loaned to Las Palmas to gain more regular playing time. His current loan spell with Celtic represents another opportunity for the Californian-born player to showcase his abilities in a competitive European league.
Araujo’s goal against [opponent not specified in source] adds another chapter to his developing career, and will likely be a talking point for both Celtic and Bournemouth supporters as the season progresses. The player’s international future remains a subject of interest, given his switch of allegiance from the United States to Mexico.