Barrios Returns to the Squad and Prepares for the Derby
Atlético de Madrid continues to prepare for the crucial derby with the aim of maintaining their lead. In training, the standout news was the return of Pablo Barrios to the group after his absence in the Cup due to illness.
However, Riquelme has now joined the list of absentees for the same reason. Simeone faces the match with some doubts about his starting lineup, particularly in the right-back position, where Nahuel Molina and Marcos Llorente are competing, and on the left midfield, where Lino and Gallagher are vying for the spot.
The rest of the lineup seems more defined, with Giménez and Lenglet in central defense, Javi Galán at left-back, Giuliano as the right winger, De Paul and Barrios in midfield, and Griezmann and Julián Álvarez up front. With these moves, the red-and-white team aims to maintain their rhythm and strengthen their position in the title race.
