With the support of Joao Felix, Barcelona was able to achieve a narrow victory over Atletico Madrid and go ahead of this rival in the La Liga rankings. Joao Felix’s actions caused his previous team to feel a sense of regret.

Before this match, Barcelona was ranked fourth on the standings, tied with Atletico Madrid in terms of points, but they were rated lower due to a poor goal difference and the fact that they had played one more match. Everyone had anticipated that the progression of this encounter would be as tense as it actually was, and the outcome was determined by a single objective. 

Joao Felix scored a goal and opened the score in the 28th minute of the match against Atletico, the team that had loaned him to Barcelona. Felix used the toe of his shoe to push the ball over the head of goalkeeper Jan Oblak, which allowed him to score a goal and open the score. in this particular confrontation exclusively. 

Although they played one more match, Barca was able to move three points closer to Atletico Madrid as a result of this minimum victory. Additionally, the distance between them and their archrival Real Madrid and Girona was reduced to four points.

Barcelona really wanted to win this match to avoid losing out in the La Liga championship race, and they started the match very well. Xavi Hernandez’s students controlled the match, and created scoring opportunities right from the beginning of the first half. Their best scoring chance in the first 15 minutes belonged to Robert Lewandowski but he could not beat Oblak.

After Joao Felix’s goal, Barca continued to attack Atletico’s goal, and if luckier, the striker The Portuguese could have scored a double just before the end of the first half, from Lewandowski’s cross.

After the break, Diego Simeone made three changes at the same time to help the Madrid team regain the game with Angel Correa, Cesar Azpilicueta and Samuel Lino replacing Rodrigo Riquelme and Nahuel Molina Jose Gimenez.

However, the away team’s efforts were not enough and Xavi Hernandez’s team continued to control the match, almost increasing the score to 2-0 in the 58th minute. Sharp combinations on the edge of the penalty area between Pedri and Raphinha has caused Atletico many difficulties.

 Lewandowski had an underwhelming match.

Simeone’s students only partially regained their footing when Memphis Depay and Saul Niguez were brought onto the field. But the opportunities kept passing by Antoine Griezman’s boot with his escape and shot off the post in the 57th minute or Depay’s extremely beautiful free kick in the 81st minute but was pushed away by goalkeeper Inaki Pena. .

However, a 1-0 win is enough to make Xavi satisfied. The following is the scoring for the players of Barcelona playing in this match.

Goalkeeper: Inaki Pena – 7/10 

This reserve goalkeeper made two excellent saves at the end of the match.

Right back: Jules Kounde – 6/10 

The French international did not provide much offensive support, but he defended well throughout the match.

Center back: Ronald Araujo – 6/10

As the heart of Barca’s defense, Aruajo had a relatively solid match.

Center back: Andreas Christensen – 6/10

The Danish player completely blocked Alvaro Morata.

Left back: Joao Cancelo – 6/10

Cancelo played well in this match.

Central midfielder: Ilkay Gundogan – 6/10

Manchester City players are also playing quite well.

Central midfielder: Frenkie de Jong – 9/10

Having just returned from injury, the Dutch international immediately shined.

Central midfielder: Pedri – 8/10 

After physical instability, this player has returned to his best form.

Right striker: Raphinha – 7/10 

Stir up Atletico’s defense with technical moves.

Center forward: Robert Lewandowski – 5/10 

The Polish striker did not have the best feeling for the ball in this match, as he missed many opportunities.

Left striker: Joao Felix – 8/10 

Felix played well and scored a goal to defeat his old team.

Reserve

Lamine Yamal – 6/10

Came on the field for Raphinha in the 77th minute and played well.

Ferran Torres – 6/10

Came on the field for Joao Felix in the 77th minute and played well.

Fermin Lopez not graded.