Joao Felix unwelcomed by Atletico Madrid supporters after ‘traitor’ label

A representative from a supporters' faction of Atletico Madrid has argued against Joao Felix's reinstatement to the club where he's under contract.

Atleti Raged Over Joao Felix
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Felix upset Atleti supporters by celebrating his winning goal for Barcelona against his parent club during their recent La Liga match. His actions followed earlier incidents where he criticized Diego Simeone’s coaching style and expressed a desire to remain at Barcelona.

Alberto Garcia, representing the International Union of Supporters Clubs of Atletico Madrid, expressed strong disapproval of Felix’s conduct over the past week. Garcia released a statement prohibiting Felix from returning, citing Felix’s recent celebration as particularly disrespectful given his limited success in La Liga and his apparent affinity for Barcelona.

Despite a mixed start at Barcelona with five goals and three assists in 15 appearances, the club reportedly intends to pursue Felix on a permanent basis. However, Atletico Madrid is reluctant to let him go easily.

Felix is expected to feature in Barcelona’s upcoming match against Girona, where they aim to narrow the gap with their La Liga title rivals by securing a win.

João Félix

João Félix Sequeira

Forwarder, Midfielder

PortugalPortugal

Age: 25

181 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 30 8 Missed
Minutes 1543 51.4 Avg
Goals 7 0.2 Avg
Assist 3 0.1 Avg
Attempt 81 2.7 Avg
Passes 617 20.683.2% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 12 times for 807 minutes for La Liga.

João Félix scored 2 goals for FC Barcelona. He procured two assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in La Liga. In the last match FC Barcelona won 1-0 against Atlético Madrid.

FC Barcelona performance and stats

FC Barcelona

Manager: Xavi
Rank 2nd
Win 23
Draw 7
Loss 5
Goals 72-43
Diff 29
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 12-6
Diff 6

FC Barcelona is currently 3rd in the La Liga with 34 points.

In the last 15 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 4 times, and lost once. In its last match, FC Barcelona won 1-0 against Atlético Madrid.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 28 goals and conceding 14.​