Pablo Barrios, the successor of Koke in Atlético and the National Team
Pablo Barrios has followed an upward trajectory since his debut in Cádiz and his performance in the Olympic Games. The academy player has become a regular for Simeone and has now been called up by Luis de la Fuente for the National Team.
Barrios has surpassed players such as Saúl, Galhager, and De Paul, and has established himself as a different and essential player for Atlético. Koke, who has mentored the academy player, has pointed out that Barrios has to be his successor in the team.