Atletico midfielder Barrios picks up injury at worst moment

MADRID, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid have suffered a blow with the loss of Spain under-21 midfielder Pablo Barrios due to injury, just ahead of a crucial stretch in the season, which includes their Champions League debut and two key derbies, one of which is against Real Madrid.

Barrios was forced to withdraw from the under-21 squad after experiencing muscle problems in his left leg. Initially thought to