Atlético boasts of its new absolute international, Pablo Barrioswho played against Switzerland first minutes with the selection of Luis De la Fuente. Pure and simple product of the Academy, he is the second red and white team to start in this new stage, after Rodrigo Riquelme. Barrios, in addition, is called by his projection and quality to be part of the national team after being proclaimed last summer. Olympic champion with Santi Dénia.
🇪🇸🆕 We have a new international red and white absolute! 😍@Pablo_Barrios7 debuted this Monday with the @SEFutbol during Spain’s victory against Switzerland.
Congratulations, Pablo, and keep working hard! 💪 pic.twitter.com/98LuefUewa
– Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) November 18, 2024
Although circumstantial, Pablo Barrios’ move from the U21 team to the senior team was a foregone conclusion and would have happened much sooner. if it hadn’t been for the cascade of injuries that the footballer sufferedand they have forced him to stop for several games since Simeone promoted him to the first team. Cholo was clear about his bet from day one for him and was his main supporter on the team. The result today was his debut, which It ended with 11 minutes on the field in which he completed 100×100 of the passes he attempted. Atlético’s youth team replaced the Canarian in the 79th minute. Pedri and experienced the final victory of the team which culminated with the 3-2 victory of those of From the source.
👏🏼𝗘𝗡𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗔, @Pablo_Barrios7!!
The midfielder of @Atleti He made his debut with the senior team to play the final minutes of the match against Switzerland.
What a great scene to start with!!
🇪🇸 🆚 🇨🇭 | 2-1 | 80′#VamosSpain | #LeagueofNations pic.twitter.com/4mSRPAf3RE
– Spanish men’s football team (@SEFutbol) November 18, 2024
On the other hand, for those who are definitely The selection is over, barring an unexpected miracle, it’s for Koke Resurrecciónanother player from the Colchonero base teams who has been international 70 times with Spain, a figure never reached by an Atlético footballer, although Fernando Torres He reached 110 caps, most during his time in England, either at Liverpool or Chelsea, who were his two Premier clubs.
