Vitolo is not having his best season at Atletico Madrid but his recent cameo against Girona showed that he can be a vital impact player for Diego Simeone's side.
A number of injuries have hampered Vitolo's continuity in the team which have limited him to just 23 appearances, in which he has played less than 900 minutes.
However, his quality and directness are rare attributes in the Atletico squad and give the side options when things are not quite ticking.
With the score goalless in the recent match against Girona at the Wanda Metropolitano, Vitolo came on with 25 minutes left on the clock and changed the complexion of the game.
He gave a taster of what he could do when he brought a great save out of Gorka Iraizoz, before providing Antoine Griezmann with a telling pass for 2-0.
With injuries to Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata, who are doubtful for the match against Barcelona, Simeone could look to Vitolo as his secret weapon at the Camp Nou.
BBkhan218
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Don't worry. Only a free kick for him is enough to completely destroy your secret weapons. We don't fear anyone. This is Barca.
Linkist
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Yeah Vitolo is important but I believe Griezmann and Koke are more central to the team.
Linkist
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A moment ago there was an article saying Gimenez was the one. I would like some stability in my news.
Nipul_D
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I thought that he is the man!!!