MADRID: Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios is set to miss the Champions League semi-final tie against Arsenal after his club said Sunday he sustained a thigh injury.
“Barrios has suffered a muscular injury in his left thigh, which occurred during the match against Athletic Bilbao this Saturday,” said Atletico in a statement, without specifying how long he is expected to miss.
Spanish media reported the injury will keep the 22-year-old out for a month, a blow for Diego Simeone’s side ahead of Wednesday’s first leg clash against Arsenal at the Metropolitano stadium.
After defeat in last weekend’s Copa del Rey final the Champions League represents Atletico’s last hope of silverware this season.