This summit between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid can be synonymous with hatching. João Félix has been lighting up Spain with his talent for a few weeks. Swinging missions, aids and dodges. In La Liga, the Portugal international has made a name for himself. From now on, it is up to him to put him on the biggest stage in Europe.
Since signing for Atlético de Madrid, João Félix has been chasing a record Champions League match for a long time. If the sauce is in the league, the Seleção artist is still struggling to survive on the European stage. He played 7 achievements in 21 matches. Only two will be against major opponents. Against Manchester United (1-1), the Portuguese international returned the points to i. In the Premier League leaders, this time around, he has everything to gain.
With Lisbon Benfica, Felix made his mark in the European League. A crazy season with a hat trick and the title of the best young player in the competition. However, her performance is not that high in the Ancient Continent King’s Tournament. Far from that… Man United (1-1), it was his first match in the playoffs. The first since 2019. It took him five matches for his meter to open.
In his second quarter-final appearance, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder is expected to play in return. He announced that he is close to FC Barcelona, even to Liverpool. However, this shock in the face Citizens It represents the light necessary for its development. The highlight is to let him pass the long-awaited course. Compared to players of his age like Vinicius Jr., we are far from the same impulses.
Atlético Madrid have won six straight victories. Five in the league. Felix is no stranger to him. On the contrary, he has been one of the greatest craftsmen with six goals and two assists in his last seven matches. Get rid of physical glitches, star Colchoneros It was founded every time by Diego Simeone. Back at 11 which gives flashbacks to the formation of Madrid on their knees in early January.
Since the end of his recovery last August, he has only missed three matches due to a muscle injury. It even appears to be ready to be tied up every three days. Simeone offers him 2.3 times more playing time in 2022 than he did in 2021. After a double in the league last weekend, what will happen against Ghouls Manconian?
“Prince Joao” must ride this dynamic to explode against Man City. The world has been waiting for years to see him play a role in the success of Atléti. This qualification into the top 8 Europeans presents the perfect opportunity to sign his return to the highest level of requirements.