Pablo Barrios
ATM
Remains in team training
Barrios (leg) trained with the group for the second consecutive day Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a low-grade myofascial injury in his right leg, according to Atletico MD.
Analysis: Barrios continues to make progress after suffering the injury against Liverpool, with his workload gradually increasing during the international break. Consecutive team sessions are an encouraging step toward his return, though Atletico Madrid are continuing to manage his recovery. The midfielder is working toward being available when club action resumes following the international break.
Back in training Tuesday
Barrios (leg) was pictured in training during Tuesday's session, Diario AS reports.
Analysis: Barrios has been out for weeks recovering from this leg injury, but he was back involved in training during Tuesday's session. The midfielder would immediately become one of the most important pieces of the squad if back fully available after the international break.
Working on grass in recovery
Barrios (leg) did some work on the grass Wednesday, continuing his recovery from injury, according to Pascual Ruiz Arnal of Marca.
Analysis: Barrios had already missed the Madrid derby against Real Madrid due to the low grade myofascial injury in his right leg, an absence that came after already being ruled out for the match against Real Sociedad. This progress on the grass now marks a step forward, with Koke continuing to fill in for him in midfield as his recurring injury history remains a storyline to monitor this season.
Won't play in derby
Barrios (leg) was not training with the team Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's Madrid derby against Real Madrid, according to Pascual Ruiz Arnal of Marca.
Analysis: Barrios had already been diagnosed with a low grade myofascial injury in his right leg that ruled him out at a minimum for the match against Real Sociedad, and this continued absence extends his layoff further. Koke is expected to continue stepping into midfield to replace him until Barrios returns to full speed, with his recurring injury history already a storyline to monitor this season.
Diagnosed with low-grade muscle injury
Barrios has been diagnosed with a low-grade myofascial injury in his right leg, ruling him out for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad at a minimum, according to the club.
Analysis: Barrios has made five appearances this season, contributing one assist across 265 minutes across all competitions, continuing to be a trusted midfield option for coach Diego Simeone. His recurring injury history had already been a storyline heading into the season, and this latest setback adds to that pattern as Atletico continues managing his workload. Koke is expected to step in the midfield to replace him until he returns to full speed.
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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