Atletico Madrid's Barrios reflects on personal growth since debut

He expressed, "The Pablo that stands before you now is vastly different from the player who made his debut nearly two years ago. This time has been instrumental in my growth and development, both on and off the field. It has truly been a positive experience for me."

"A lot of new people have arrived, but I think it's good that new people come to help the team and it's always good that there is competition, not just in my position, but in all of them. I think this makes us better each other, it's time to train and compete for a place in the eleven.

"It's true that this year we play a little differently, more with two midfielders. I've said many times that I'm not interested in playing as a midfielder or as a wide player, for me what matters is playing and I don't care where so long as I help the team it's fine."