1997 - Barbat arrives to Deportes Tolima. His team classifies to Conmebol Cup. Barbat scores 2 penalty kick goals against Deportivo Cali. 2001 - Barbat was key figure for America de Cali, to obtain 11th professional title for this team.
International career
Luis played for Uruguay's national team at Copa America de 1994, after an injury suffered by Goalkeeper Fabian Carini. Uruguay finished 3rd after beating Colombia 2-1. Barbat was called by Juan Ramon Carrasco to be part of Uruguay national football team in 2006 World Cup qualifying.