Barcelona might have found their key man, after Joao Felix scored one and set up another against Real Betis
The Atletico Madrid loanee scored one and set up another in Saturday's 5-0 win as Xavi's side ran riot in Catalunya
Joao Felix scored one, proved instrumental in another, and dictated play for most of his 64 minutes on the pitch as Barcelona battered Real Betis 5-0 on Saturday. The Portugal international, making his full debut, quelled any fears about his fit in this Barca side, providing the cutting edge his team needed in a thrashing.
Felix opened the scoring in fine fashion, latching onto Oriol Romeu's diagonal ball before evading the goalkeeper and finishing from a tight angle. His movement influenced the second, as the new signing dummied Andreas Christensen's pass, which fell into Robert Lewandowski's path — who buried his effort.
But Barca were never quite comfortable in the first half. The occasional wayward pass or miscalculated run left them vulnerable at the back, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen made an important stop to retain a 2-0 lead at the break.The Blaugrana settled fully after the break, however. Ferran Torres, handed his first start of the season, grabbed the third, curling a free-kick into the bottom corner.
Betis offered admittedly little as the game wore on, but with Felix at the centre of it all, this Barcelona team showed how dangerous they can be.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
La Liga: Barcelona host Real BetisFollow live text and score updates as Barcelona host Real Betis at the Nou Camp looking to move top of La Liga.
Weiterlesen »
Real Betis facing brutal injury crisis ahead of Rangers Europa League openerRangers open their campaign on Thursday with a visit from the Seville outfit who are currently sitting in seventh place in La Liga.
Weiterlesen »
Real Betis suffer fifth major injury ahead of Rangers Europa League clashBetis will be without a quintet of key men when they travel to Scotland to kick off their European campaign next week.
Weiterlesen »
Barcelona confirm terms of Joao Cancelo's loan move from Man CityManchester City defender Joao Cancelo joined Barcelona on a season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day.
Weiterlesen »
Roca making Leeds United experience count with swift Real Betis 'progress'The Leeds United loanee has picked up plenty of praise for his La Liga performances with Real Betis after spending just one season in the Premier League
Weiterlesen »
'As soon as Betis called me it was easy to decide' - Spain international Isco explains why he signed for Real Betis after nine years with Real MadridFormer Real Madrid midfielder Isco says it was an 'easy' decision to join Real Betis in the summer transfer window.
Weiterlesen »