The powers that be at the Wanda Metropolitano are now holding their breath after a major injury setback struck their ranks just days before the mouth...
The powers that be at the Wanda Metropolitano are now holding their breath after a major injury setback struck their ranks just days before the mouth watering Champions League semi final first leg against Arsenal. Atletico Madrid will be fearing the worst after one of their key midfielders Pablo Barrios limped off during their La Liga clash with Athletic Club. The young Spaniard who was only just returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines has now become a serious doubt for Wednesday evening. �s high stakes encounter. Barrios had missed nine matches prior to his comeback but his return has been cruelly cut short. In the scheme of things his absence would leave Diego Simeone without a crucial cog in the middle of the park. The lion. �s share of the midfield battle now tilts in favour of the Gunners who will be looking to exploit any weakness in the visitors. � engine room. GoalZaza understands that the Atletico medical team are working round the clock but at the end of the day it will be a very tight race against time for the 21 year old to prove his fitness. For Arsenal fans lacing up their boots and heading to viewing centres across Lagos and Abuja this news is a welcome boost. In places like Surulere. �s popular viewing spots where the jerseys of Odegaard and Saka are proudly worn the chatter is electric. Many will remember how the Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen tore through defences in this very competition and they now believe Arsenal can give a good account of themselves against a wounded opponent. The mood is one of cautious optimism as the faithful gather under the glow of big screens praying that their team will be clinical enough to seize this golden opportunity.
