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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

Brought off at break Barrios (undisclosed) was brought off at half time during Tuesday's clash with Lazio due to an apparent injury.

Impact Barrios made it to half time but had to be brought off from his role in central midfield. The midfielder did open the scoring before coming off injured and looked solid in a more advanced role. Jose Maria Gimenez came on to replace him though in reality Axel Witsel shifted into central midfield while Gimenez took over at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emerging as depth option Barrios has started once and has played off the bench twice in three 2023/24 LaLiga rounds so far, racking up 10 interceptions, eight tackles, four clearances and three inaccurate...

Impact Barrios was handed his first LaLiga start against Rayo Vallecano during a 7-0 win on Aug. 28, and he has been emerging as a potential long-term replacement for Koke (hamstring). That said, Atletico have one of the deepest rosters in the league and features plenty of options in midfield, so Barrios might stay as a depth option in the short-term, which should limit his fantasy value considerably.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Sunday Barrios (undisclosed) came off the bench and played 45 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Betis.

Impact Barrios picked up a knock in training Thursday but still managed to play the second half against Betis, and he could be an option to feature in a holding midfield role when Atletico takes on Rayo Vallecano on Aug. 28. Barrios is expected to see an uptick in playing time as long as Koke (hamstring) remains out.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock in training Barrios picked up a knock during Thursday's training session and is doubtful to face Betis on Sunday, Patricia Cazon of Diario AS reports.

Impact Barrios was in contention to start in central midfield due to the absence of Koke (hamstring), but that might not be the case anymore, and the coming hours will be pivotal to determining whether the young midfielder will be in the squad for Sunday's trip to the Benito Villamarin or not. If he can't go, then Axel Witsel would probably move to a midfield role even though head coach Diego Simeone envisions him as a center-back.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used as bench player Barrios will end the season making just six league starts in 21 appearances, totaling an assist with 19 tackles (10 won).

Impact With Atletico Madrid having a deep midfield squad, Barrios has fallen in depth, only winning six starts. His role will likely continue for the 2023/24 campaign, unless the team decide to loan him out in order to get more playing time.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Barrios assisted one goal from his only chance created, took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross and made one interception in 26 minutes during Saturday's 6-1 win ov...

Impact Barrios subbed on in the second half and assisted Yannick Carrasco for their fourt goal. That was his first assist in the season. The midfielder logged his 10th appearance so far (five starts).

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Atletico Barrios has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract extension with Atletico Madrid, the club announced Monday.

Impact Barrios has impressed in midfield since breaking into Atletico's senior team in the fall, with five appearances (two starts) across La Liga and the Champions League as well as two goals in the Copa del Rey. The 19-year-old has now signed on with the club through the 2027/28 campaign.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Barcelona Barrios is in Atletico's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Barrios is making his second-ever La Liga start in midfield against the league leaders on Sunday. The 19-year-old created two chances in his full debut against Elche just before the new year.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE