Pablo Barrios picks up a muscle injury in his right thigh | OneFootball

After the great match against Real Betis and qualifying for the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, Atlético de Madrid has received bad news in the form of an injury. Pablo Barrios had to leave the match midway through the second half after feeling muscle discomfort, raising alarms among the coaching staff and the club's medical services.

After tests conducted this Friday, February 6, the medical report confirmed that the Madrid midfielder suffers from a muscle injury in the right thigh, which will require him to begin a recovery process with physiotherapy sessions and rehabilitation work in the gym. A very sensitive loss for Simeone, who loses one of the key pieces in the red-and-white midfield for his energy, deployment, and tactical balance. He will miss the first leg of the Copa semifinals against Barcelona and the entire Champions League tie against Bruges.

Progress to Follow

The return of Pablo Barrios to competition will depend on the evolution of the injury in the coming days, with no specific recovery timeline at the moment, although this type of injury can take at least one month. The club is opting for caution and a gradual recovery, aiming to avoid relapses and ensure that the red-and-white academy player returns in full physical condition.

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