2024 has been a busy summer in terms of sporting events, with, as usual every four years, a new edition of the European Championship and the Olympics. On this occasion, happiness invaded Spanish homes twice as our country emerged victorious in both football tournaments, a feat never before seen in Spain. With an exceptional group of players in the recent Olympic conquest, as well as in the Euro, Santi Denia led a stellar team that included several Atlético players.
Among the members of the Colchonero squad present in the squad was the name of Pablo Barrios , who is one of the key players for the national under-21 coach's plans. The Atlético de Madrid youth player has had a banner tournament with "La Rojita" , dazzling the international football scene and once again enamoring Cholo Simeone with his game. After a few days of relaxation and time to rest and enjoy with the family, Barrios is back in Majadahonda , although with a gold medal hanging around his neck.
Pablo Barrios back at Cerro del Espino
The U21 international trained yesterday in the evening session with the rest of the Atlético dressing room, or with those available, and once again captivated Cholo with his football. Barrios is a different footballer, one of those homegrown boys with character, self-confidence and a great desire to succeed with the team of his life that any coach falls in love with. In training, the Atlético youth player usually makes the difference, something that Cholo rewards above all else, governed by his policy of meritocracy before anything else.
Yesterday afternoon, Pablo Barrios once again showed signs of his enormous quality and impressed his teammates, who missed him during his stay in Paris . Barrios returned in time to get in shape and prepare for the league start that is just around the corner, more specifically on Monday 19th against Villarreal at La Cerámica . With the hope of making the 24/25 season an unforgettable one, Barrios hopes to be crucial in an Atlético de Madrid that is fully confident in its pearl of the youth academy.
Hunger, ambition and desire
After conquering Paris , Barrios has his sights set on winning titles with Atlético and forging his legend with the red and white, a legend that looks set to be immense given his age. The Atlético youth player is determined to make a name for himself in the 121 years of history of the red and white club, this being an enormous challenge, but one that the Madrid native intends to overcome successfully. In order to make history in the team, the equipment is as necessary as the quality and that is why the number, which Barrios is considering, is crucial for the identity.
A shot of a number with history
As several sources point out, Barrios is determined to inherit the number "8" from great legends of the club such as the great Luis Aragonés or, his predecessor, Saúl Ñíguez . The young youth player is determined and believes that it is the ideal time to put on that shirt with weight and history in the team. While waiting for the officiality of the move, the club, the fans and the player himself know that Barrios is the right man to wear the prestigious number on his back.