Pablo Barrios
ATM
Assists on Saturday
Barrios assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Sevilla.
Analysis: Barrios set up the second goal of the game for Ademola Lookman in the 26th minute. Barrios anchored the midfield well with 71 passes, two chances created and also three tackles (one won) and a block. He started the game after being benched the last time.
Subbed off due to discomfort
Barrios was subbed off at halftime in Friday's friendly match against Marseille due to muscular discomfort.
Analysis: Any muscular problem, as minor as it might be, can be troublesome with the start of the Liga campaign right around the corner. However, Barrios was subbed off due to fatigue, and he's not at risk of missing the season opener against Malaga on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The halftime substitution was planned pre-match.
Training normally
Barrios is training normally as Atletico Madrid began preseason on Monday under coach Diego Simeone, according to Atletico MD.
Analysis: Barrios had ended last season sidelined with a thigh injury that kept him out of the LaLiga finale against Villarreal. His full involvement in the club's opening preseason session suggests the issue has been resolved. The midfielder closed out the 2025-26 campaign with one goal and one assist across 23 league appearances, including 20 starts. Barrios is expected to continue building toward full fitness as Atletico Madrid's preseason preparations get underway.
Out for season finale
Barrios (thigh) is out for Sunday's LaLiga finale against Villarreal, according to Estadio Deportivo.
Analysis: Barrios has yet to train this week, and the coaching staff won't risk him in the final game of the campaign. Barrios ends the 2025/26 season with one goal and one assist in 23 league appearances (20 starts) in LaLiga.
Could miss time end of season
Barrios has been confirmed with a left thigh muscle injury sustained in the 58th minute of Saturday's clash against Athletic Club, ruling him out of the Champions League semifinals against Arsenal and could end his season, according to Cadena SER.
Analysis: Barrios had just made his return from a right thigh issue when disaster struck again, this time going down with a left leg injury and leaving the pitch in tears. The Spanish midfielder has now dealt with three separate muscle injuries this season, with the previous two right thigh setbacks already costing him 29 days and 15 matches on the sidelines. The club confirmed he will begin physiotherapy and gym-based rehab, with his timeline for a return fully dependent on how the injury progresses, and if he is ruled out for the rest of the season it would be a massive blow for coach Diego Simeone heading into the most critical stretch of Atletico's campaign. Johnny Cardoso is now in line to take on an expanded role in midfield while Barrios' situation becomes clearer over the coming weeks.
Suffers muscular setback Saturday
Barrios left Saturday's 3-2 win over Athletic Club due to a muscle injury in the left thigh, according to his team.
Analysis: Barrios returned to the starting lineup shortly after overcoming a muscular problem, but he felt pain again after less than 60 minutes on the field and was replaced by Johnny Cardoso. While the midfielder is yet to undergo medical assessment, this could be a recurrence of the his previous injury, potentially ruling him out of upcoming contests. Such scenario represents a huge blow for the Champions League semifinalists, who would have to remain without one of their most talented ball distributors.
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