Official Medical Report and Recovery Time for Pablo Barrios

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid confirmed the injury to Pablo Barrios after his withdrawal in the 50th minute of the Copa match against Real Betis. The midfielder felt a "twinge" in his right thigh while trying to control the ball and immediately left the field. The club's diagnosis points to a muscular injury in that area.

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According to the statement, the player "is suffering from a muscular injury in the right thigh, diagnosed by the club's medical services after the tests performed on the midfielder." Barrios "will undergo physiotherapy sessions and readaptation work in the gym, and the evolution of his injury will determine his return to competition." The estimated period is four weeks.

Affected Schedule and Return Horizon

The setback comes in a busy period for the colchoneros. During this time, Atlético will be playing for their continuity in the Champions League against Bruges and the spot in the final of the Copa del Rey Mapfre against Barcelona. In LaLiga, Barrios will miss the matches against Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Espanyol, and Real Oviedo. In principle, if everything goes well, he could be back for the match against Real Sociedad on the weekend of March 8.