Félix destroyed Atlético first with words. And then in the field
Grigory Telingater December 4, 2023, 01:30 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Barcelona won the main match of the tour and the referee showed 10 yellow cards.
The Barcelona-Atlético de Madrid match was in many ways promoted as Joao Félix against his former team. You could even say: the current one, because the rights of the forward on loan still belong to Madrid.
On the eve of the match, Félix allowed himself a rather provocative statement: “Of course, I prefer to play in the style of Barcelona than in the style of Atlético.” But this is not surprising. Any footballer will answer you exactly the same. If you ask any player about this, even those who play for Atlético, they will agree with me. And if not, then everyone is lying.”
This is an important quote in the context of the game. Maybe even decisive. Both because Félix himself was very loaded and because the Atlético players regularly hit the Portuguese in the legs. He did not score for nine consecutive games, but it was in the game against his former team where he distinguished himself. He mockingly shoveled Oblak and then ran towards the Atlético fans to celebrate. It is unclear how he will return to this team next summer. Apparently not.
The complete broadcast of the Spanish Primera match and the best moments are available on Okko.
Soon Félix was even able to score a double, but he hardly adapted to the ball. In the same episode, Hermoso stepped on his foot. Probably, if you wanted, you could also give Atlético a penalty. In principle, this would fully reflect the nature of the game. Barça looked much better, allowing the opposition to create only one truly dangerous attack during the half (Griezmann’s shot was blocked), while the hosts missed three excellent chances in just the first 12 minutes.
Félix destroyed Atlético first with words
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In the second half, the game continued to revolve around Félix. If before the break he cautioned Witsel, then Azpilicueta. And a couple of minutes later he himself received a yellow card for giving the go-ahead. In total, the referee showed nine yellow cards to the players in this match and another to Xavi.
Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona exchanged shots against the post at one point. First Rafinha hit the post and then Depay sent a free kick to the top corner: Peña hit the crossbar (Ter Stegen is still recovering). He saved the team in the 90th minute + 4, when Correa finished almost from point-blank range. Atlético was close to winning a difficult game, but it didn’t go well. It was worth it to get into the game early.
Meanwhile, at Real Madrid the substitutes make the result:
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