PABLO BARRIOS NEWS

Logs in assist Barrios assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th...

Impact Barrios has been able to start all seven matches played since his leg injury, recording his second assist of the season. In those games, the midfielder has created eight chances while making 12 crosses (two accurate) and 12 tackles with nine interceptions and six clearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Barrios (leg) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Barrios returns as expected, returning to the starting XI after missing Atleti's previous two matches. The midfielder took two shots and created three chances in his last start.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

On squad list Barrios (leg) is on the squad list for Sunday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Barrios could make his return Sunday, with the midfielder earning a spot on the squad list for Sunday. This would be a huge boost for the club, as he has only played twice since August, mainly as a starter when fit. That said, if he is an option, there is a solid chance he sees the start.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor injury Barrios suffered a leg injury in Sunday's 3-1 win over Leganes and is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks, the club announced Monday.

Impact Barrios left the match on Sunday with what appeared to be a severe injury, but the tests ruled out anything major. Barrios will miss a couple of games for Atletico, but he could return in time to face Las Palmas on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact vs. Sociedad Barrios (leg) went the full 90 in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad, finishing with 18 passes, three fouls drawn and one foul committed.

Impact Barrios might have played the entire match Saturday, but he didn't have any kind of fantasy impact in a game where Atletico Madrid once again rotated the side in the midst of a packed schedule.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Barrios (leg) is set to return for Sunday's trip to Sociedad, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Barrios has missed six matches but is now expected to make his full return during Sunday's trip. The midfielder could immediately be brought into the starting XI, as Atleti look to rotate with a busy schedule including European competition.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular injury Barrios has suffered a muscular injury in his left leg and is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks at a minimum, the club announced Monday.

Impact Barrios departed the Spain U21 camp with the injury, and the tests revealed the injury, so the central midfielder will miss quite a few matches for Atletico, including the Champions League opener against RB Leipzig on Sep. 19. Based on the intial timeline, the earliest he might return to action could be the Oct. 6 match against Real Sociedad, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's sidelined until the end of the October international break.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Barrios had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Barrios recorded more than one shot attempt for the second time in three outings and landed his first shot on target of the season. He also has at least one chance created in each of his three appearances and finished with more than 40 completed passes for a third straight game.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Pablo Barrios assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal. In addition, he was give...

Impact Barrios got the start and played the full 90 Monday, putting on a decent display after assisting on Alexander Sorloth in the 45th minute. This already matches his total from last campaign, as he only earned one assist in 24 appearances in the previous season. He looks likely to have possibly earned a starting role this campaign, although he probably will share time with Rodrigo De Paul.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 1,500 minutes Barrios played 1,556 minutes across 24 appearances (17 starts) in La Liga.

Impact Barrios was good for a new career-high of 1,556 minutes, his first season taking on a consistent starting role. The midfielder has continued to grow into the first team in Atleti, and is improving every year. Barrios could be a full-time starter heading into 2024/25 after an impressive season.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game ban Barrios completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Alaves on Sunday.

Impact Barrios will be eligible to face Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League as well, so the central midfielder should see ample minutes over the next few contests. Barrios has started in 14 of his 19 league appearances this season, which bodes well for his chances of playing against Alaves over the weekend, especially if manager Diego Simeone chooses to go with other players for the Dortmund clash.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game ban Barrios completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Alaves on Sunday.

Impact Barrios will be eligible to face Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League as well, so the central midfielder should see ample minutes over the next few contests. Barrios has started in 14 of his 19 league appearances this season, which bodes well for his chances of playing against Alaves over the weekend, especially if manager Diego Simeone chooses to go with other players for the Dortmund clash.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Barrios will not be eligible for the club's next match due to picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Villarreal on Monday.

Impact Barrios will have to sit out a match due to his yellow card accumulation, now being forced to miss the April 13 contest against Girona. This will cause some changes within the team, as the midfielder does serve in a decent role, having started in 16 of his 24 appearances this season, with Saul or Rodrigo De Paul replacing him in the team sheet. Barrios will next be an option in league play against Alaves on April 21.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Missed last match with illness Barrios was forced to miss Friday's 2-0 loss to Cadiz with an illness, but is back with the team and is expected to be an option for Wednesday's UCL clash with Inter Milan, per Ale...

Impact Barrios will likely return to the starting XI after having started seven of the last nine matches. He has not been too effective of late, failing to land on the scoresheet while generating 19 tackles and 10 clearances in that span.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

On bench once more Barrios (knee) is on the bench for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Barrios returns to the bench for Thursday's clash, his seocnd match in a row on the bench. The midfielder is still coming off a knee surgery so it's not surprising to see him not being tested with heavy match minutes. Barrios' first chance for La Liga action is a Monday trip to Granada.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Super Cup Barrios (knee) is on the team sheet for Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup semifinals against Real Madrid.

Impact Barrios has made a quick recovery from knee surgery and has traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Super Cup. He had recorded a goal with two assists in 12 appearances, seven of them coming as starts. The midfielder has been an option to start, but will likely see some starts off the bench until he is back to full form. In the meantime, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Llorente and Koke will see more playing time in the starting XI.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes successful surgery Barrios (knee) underwent surgery Friday and will begin a two-month rehab, Atleti announced.

Impact Barrios will spend around two months healing, which comes at a decent time as the winter break will cover almost half of that time. It's never good to require knee surgery of course, but Barrios should be back fully fit for the second half of the season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tear meniscus in knee Barrios suffered a tear to his meniscus in his knee and is set to miss time indefinitely.

Impact Barrios cannot catch a break this season and he is set for another stint on the sidelines with a new knee injury. He has started seven of the 12 matches played in all competitions, recording a goal and two assists. In his absence, Marcos Llorente will likely move into center midfield, with Nahuel Molina an option to start at right midfield.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Tuesday Pablo Barrios assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Feyenoord.

Impact Barrios came onto the pitch for Marcos Llorente in the 56th minute Tuesday, and by the 57th minute he had already assisted a Mario Hermoso goal. It came on one of his two chances created, and he also won one tackle, intercepted one pass, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his 34 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Pablo Barrios assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Villarreal.

Impact Pablo Barrios came off the bench to get his first assist of the season. He has started six of the 10 matches played, recording a goal and an assist with 16 tackles, 12 interceptions and eight crosses (two accurate) in that span,

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows flashes in loss Pablo Barrios registered two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Barrios had a season-high two shots (both on target) and created a chance for the third game in a row. He will look to keep this run of form going against Celtic on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Barrios was seen training fully with the team Wednesday, per journalist Javi Gomez.

Impact Barrios is returning from a strain that kept him out for almost a month. He came off the bench last match, playing just 23 minutes against Alaves. The midfielder is expected to compete with both Koke and Saul for a starting role after starting four of the last seven games played, scoring once in that span.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Saturday Barrios (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Celta.

Impact Barrios had a question mark over his head coming into this game, but after clearing his fitness test he is back in the starting XI. It will be his first appearance in five matches and he should move back to his normal starting spot, sending Rodrigo De Paul to the bench.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins team training Barrios (strain) returned to team training Monday, ahead of Saturday's trip to Celta Vigo, Atleti announced.

Impact Barrios began to get back on the pitch for Monday's session. The midfielder was expected to be out for a bit longer but appears to be recovering ahead of schedule as he returns from a muscular injury. Barrios saw three starts in a row before suffering the injury in the Champions League against Lazio.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for extended absence Barrios was diagnosed with a muscular injury that will sideline him indefinitely, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact While the team didn't provide a specific recovery timeline, Barrios probably won't be an option until after the October international break. Still, once the midfielder can return to the training pitch, fantasy players should have an improved idea of his potential return date. In the meantime, Axel Witsel could be shifted into a central midfield role in Barrios's stead.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE