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Official: Atletico Madrid prodigy Pablo Barrios signs new contract until 2028
As confirmed by the club on their social media channels, Atletico Madrid youngster Pablo Barrios has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Civitas Metropolitano until 2028.
The 19-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough campaign with the Colchoneros. Having made his debut for the club’s B team in September last year, the midfielder was soon called up to the first-team setup by Diego Simeone.
Since his senior debut in October 2022, Barrios has played eight games in total, with his involvement becoming greater and greater after the World Cup break.
To date, the young prodigy has featured eight times for Los Rojiblancos, even scoring two goals in the process – both of which came in the Copa del Rey.
It must be remembered that Barrios joined Atletico Madrid’s academy from the youth setup of arch-rivals Real Madrid five years ago and has now carved out a spot for himself in the senior team at the Civitas Metropolitano.
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At 19 years of age, the Spaniard has his entire career ahead of him and he has committed himself to Atletico Madrid until the summer of 2028.
The renewal also means that Barrios is now essentially registered as a first-team member of the club instead of being a subsidiary player.
Reports in Spain suggest that the young midfielder’s new contract will consist a release clause worth €100 million.
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UEFA open investigation against multiple Real Madrid players over celebration vs Atletico
More than two weeks after Real Madrid’s controversial win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, UEFA has sent quite the shockwave to the defending European champions.
In a recent statement, UEFA has announced they have started an open investigation against a series of Real Madrid players for the way they celebrated after winning against Atletico Madrid, about two weeks back.
What is the investigation about?
As reported by MARCA, the European governing body is specifically looking into the actions of Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Jr.
The controversy stems from Real Madrid’s celebrations after knocking out city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The celebrations took place near the section of the stadium occupied by Real Madrid supporters, but some actions by the players have drawn scrutiny.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Daniel Ceballos Fernandez and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Club Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on 12 March 2025,” UEFA said in an official statement.
Rudiger is being investigated for a gesture in which he placed his hand around his neck, while Mbappe reportedly made an inappropriate gesture by touching his genitals.
Vinicius, on the other hand, was involved in heated interactions with Atletico fans both before and after the match, while Ceballos was seen enthusiastically joining the celebrations.
The celebrations from Real Madrid players drew hostility from Atletico Madrid fans for obvious reasons, with the opposition fans resorting to throwing bottles on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham was even among the ones hit by these throwing objects from Atleti fans while Vinicius pointed to the Real Madrid crest on his shirt, which might have played a role in further fuming tension.
Rodrygo, on the other hand, responded to the hostility from Atleti fans by dancing inside the pitch.
UEFA has appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to review the incidents, although it is very much likely that Real Madrid would appeal against any sanctions placed on the event of any breach.
