Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios spoke about his team's tough win against Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Champions League, emphasizing the importance of the victory after previous results and his happiness to return to the pitch after injury.

Barrios made his remarks after the match, stating: "These were three points we desperately needed after the initial results; it was essential that we show our strength at home and secure a win in front of our fans."

He continued: "I think we all did a great job; we struggled a bit because the opponent was very organized in defense, but thanks to the quality of our players up front, we managed to score goals and achieve the win we were waiting for."

Regarding the controversial moment concerning the penalty that some called for in favor of Sorloth, Barrios clarified: "The incident was too far from me; everyone called for a penalty, but honestly, I didn't see it myself."

Barrios concluded his remarks by discussing his physical condition after the injury he sustained against Real Betis, saying: "Fortunately, it was just a minor injury, and I am very happy to have returned today and participated again with the team."