Atlético Madrid confirm injury setback just two weeks before season opener
Los Colchoneros suffer key blow as Pablo Barrios ruled out ahead of La Liga start.
Just fourteen days before Atlético Madrid kick off the 2025/26 La Liga campaign at Espanyol, the club have confirmed a significant injury to promising young winger Pablo Barrios. The news clouds anticipation following a productive transfer window.
Barrios was expected to feature prominently in Simeone’s plans after being promoted to the first-team squad. His absence adds pressure on Atlético’s attacking depth as the club seek to build on last season’s third-place finish.
“It’s a setback—but Atlético remain confident in Villa, Griezmann, and the recent signings to step up.”
The injury comes amid high summer activity—Atlético have invested over €150 million on nine new players yet still pursue a final signing before the window closes.
