Pablo Barrios

Atletico Madrid will be without at least one player against Arsenal on Wednesday, with doubts persisting around four others.

Atletico Madrid starter Pablo Barrios has been ruled out of both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal with a hamstring injury.

Arsenal’s weekend brought a return to the top, a major European win for the women and more concern lower down the academy pathway.

Atletico Madrid’s Pablo Barrios has suffered an injury setback, and is now a major doubt to face Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals.

Atlético de Madrid targets Arsenal’s Mohammed Elneny for a winter transfer to reinforce their midfield under coach Diego Simeone’s guidance.