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Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Joao Felix said ‘It was a blow’ after be subbed off during match against Shakhtar.
The 23-year-old forward, on loan from Atletico Madrid, has been a top performer for Barça this season, notably chipping in with three goals and three assists across all competitions.
A regular starter in the lineup, Felix has made a solid impression in his short stint at Barcelona, silencing those who doubted him.
Having started against Shakhtar Donetsk, the former SL Benfica wonderkid gave a good account of himself at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
During a must-win Champions League game, Barça were with five players who had never before played a game in the competition. Three of them have never even debuted for the club, while three other players have only played one competitive game.
Eventually, though, all worked out for the Catalans, as goals from Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez helped them garner all three points. It was far from smooth sailing, though, and the biggest talking points, despite the win, was an injury Joao Felix picked up in the second half.
The Portuguese had to be substituted off due to a knock to his knee, with Marc Guiu replacing him for his UCL debut. With only three days left before Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season, they have been dealt with yet another fitness concern.
Close to the 75th-minute mark, star forward Joao Felix had to be withdrawn by manager Xavi Hernandez following a potential injury for the Portuguese international.
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