Giuliano and Barrios: Atlético Madrid's youth players shine with Spain and Argentina
Atlético Madrid is celebrating the debut of two of its youth players, Pablo Barrios and Giuliano Simeone, with the Spanish and Argentine national teams, respectively.
Barrios, 21, made his debut with La Roja in a match against Suiza, while Simeone, son of Atlético coach Diego Simeone, made his debut with the Albiceleste in a match against Perú. Both players have shown their talent and have been rewarded with the opportunity to represent their countries.
Atlético has been criticized for not giving opportunities to young players in the past, but things have changed in recent times, with players like Javi Serrano, Carlos Martín, and Antonio Gomis making their debuts with the first team.
Barrios’ growth in the last two years has been impressive, going from Atlético’s youth team to the first team in just one year. Barrios and Simeone are just two examples of the many Atlético youth players who are working hard to reach the top.
