Pablo Barrios
22-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 5/12/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Barrios established himself as a regular in the Atletico midfield and made a career-high 28 starts (31 appearances) in the 2024/25 campaign. Despite the minutes, Barrios' defensive role generally leaves him limited in fantasy, especially offensively. He managed one goal and four assists from 29 shots and 26 chances created, tame numbers given his time on the pitch. That said, he does a little bit of everything in his role, which gives him a solid floor. So, when he does score or assist, his upside is unexpected but welcome.
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.
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.
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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.
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Available for Copa del Rey final
Barrios (thigh) will be an option for the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad on Saturday, according to manager Diego Pablo Simeone. "Pablo will be in the squad tomorrow and I'm hoping he can help us."
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Left out of squad
Barrios (undisclosed) was left out of the matchday squad for Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Barcelona, the club posted.
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Returns to training
Barrios (undisclosed) trained with the group Monday and could be an option for Tuesday's Champions League return leg against Barcelona, according to RNE Deportes.
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Diagnosed with muscle injury
Barrios was diagnosed with an injury in his right thigh and will be sidelined for the time being, the club confirmed Thursday.
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Linked with Chelsea move
Barrios has been linked with a move to Chelsea, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
Barrios has been named as a potential target for Chelsea in an effort to add another quality player to their crowded midfield. However, Atletico Madrid aren't keen on parting ways with the Spaniard, who's also a target for Bayern Munich, unless they receive at least £88 million for the talented midfielder.
Barrios has been named as a potential target for Chelsea in an effort to add another quality player to their crowded midfield. However, Atletico Madrid aren't keen on parting ways with the Spaniard, who's also a target for Bayern Munich, unless they receive at least £88 million for the talented midfielder.