Barrios, low key in Atlético: Muscular injury keeps him out for 7 matches

Pablo Barrios, significant loss for Atlético de Madrid due to injury

Atlético de Madrid faces a period of significant absence following Pablo Barrios’s hamstring injury in his right thigh. The midfielder will be out of action for the coming weeks, missing several key matches for the team. The injury occurred during the Copa del Rey quarter-final match against Real Betis, in which Barrios had to leave the field in the 49th minute. The red and white ‘8’ will undergo physiotherapy sessions and rehabilitation work in the gym, and the evolution of his injury will determine his return to competition. It is estimated that Barrios’ recovery time will be approximately one month. This means he will miss the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona, and is a serious doubt for the second leg, scheduled for March 3rd.

• Two matches in the Champions League round of 16 against Club Brugge.
• LaLiga fixtures against Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Espanyol and Real Oviedo.

The absence of Barrios represents a hard blow for Diego Simeone’s scheme, as the young midfielder has established himself as a fundamental piece in the team’s midfield.

The best we have in the middle of the court, absolutely complete.

Diego Simeone

Barrios’ injury opens opportunities for other players. Among the alternatives to cover his position are Álex Baena, Thiago Almada, Rodrigo Mendoza and Obed Vargas, as well as Koke Resurrección and Johnny Cardoso.