Barrios: Worrisome Expulsions at Atlético
The young midfielder of Atlético de Madrid, Pablo Barrios, has become a cause for concern for the team after his expulsion in the recent match against Celta de Vigo at the Metropolitano.
This is his second expulsion with a direct red card in the last five matches, an alarming fact that raises alarms within the coaching staff and the fans. The incident occurred at the beginning of the match, when Barrios, after disputing a divided ball with a Celta player, was initially sanctioned with a yellow card.
However, after a VAR review, the referee Martínez Munuera rectified his decision and showed the direct red card to the Atlético player. The expulsion left Atlético with ten players from the early minutes, significantly complicating the development of the match, which ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw.
This incident is reminiscent of Barrios’ expulsion in a crucial match against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, where he also saw the red card after a VAR review. These expulsions, which have affected the team in key moments, raise questions about Barrios’ need to control his impetus on the field. Undoubtedly, Barrios’ quality and potential are undeniable, but it is crucial that he learns to manage his actions to avoid harming the team in the future. The fans are confident that Barrios will learn from these experiences and come back stronger.
