
Pablo Barrios
22-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 3/8/2026
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.
Will be sidelined multiple weeks
Barrios was diagnosed with a right thigh injury and will be sidelined for at least one month, the club announced Friday.
ANALYSIS
Barrios delivered an assist before being subbed off in the 5-0 win over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, and further tests confirmed the initial expectation. The playmaker will miss several weeks, meaning new signings like Obed Vargas and Rodrigo Mendoza will be in line to see more minutes, especially since Johnny Cardoso (undisclosed) is also unfit.
Barrios delivered an assist before being subbed off in the 5-0 win over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, and further tests confirmed the initial expectation. The playmaker will miss several weeks, meaning new signings like Obed Vargas and Rodrigo Mendoza will be in line to see more minutes, especially since Johnny Cardoso (undisclosed) is also unfit.
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Subs off with muscle discomfort
Barrios delivered an assist before being forced off due to muscle discomfort during Thursday's Copa del Rey matchup versus Betis, the club announced.
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Starting vs. Real Betis
Barrios (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Copa del Rey match against Betis.
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Option against Betis
Barrios (undisclosed) is an option for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Betis after training fully on Wednesday, according to Pascual Ruiz Arnal from Marca.
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Small doubt moving forward
Barrios was forced off in the 50th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Levante due to muscle issues and is considered a minor doubt for this week's two-leg showdown against Betis in the Copa del Rey and La Liga, according to Marca.
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All-around effort in defeat
Barrios had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Glimt.
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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.