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What does Pablo Barrios need to become a global star?

Injuries, consistency and simplifying his game: the verdict from 'El Club de Uría'

From the live showMUCHO BARRIOS | VUELVE CUTI | DESMENTIDO ZUBIMENDI | SITUACIÓN SERGI CARDONA | #ClubUria985At 42:49Video in Spanish

The 'El Club de Uría' panel debates Pablo Barrios. Photo: Atlético de Madrid official website

Rubén Uría poses the question and the panel agree: Barrios's ceiling is sky-high, but he needs to stay fit for a sustained run. Borja Aranda adds that he must simplify his game to carry more weight with the Spain national team.

Rubén Uría opens the 'El Club de Uría' panel discussion with a tough question: given what we know of Pablo Barrios's potential, what does the Atlético de Madrid academy graduate still need to become a global star?

The first answer is straightforward: consistency and staying injury-free. Juan Bobadilla, Alejandro Gutiérrez and Borja Aranda give their views. CLICK on the VIDEO to relive the exact moment of the 'El Club Uría' discussion on Pablo Barrios.

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MUCHO BARRIOS | VUELVE CUTI | DESMENTIDO ZUBIMENDI | SITUACIÓN SERGI CARDONA | #ClubUria985The full live show this story comes from, aired on 11 Nov 2026.
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Translated from the original Spanish story.