Joao Felix Opens Up About Celebration Following Goal Against Atletico Madrid

Joao Felix has confessed that his exuberant celebration following his decisive goal against Atletico Madrid was driven by a sense of “relief” after a tumultuous summer.

The Barcelona loanee, who scored the sole goal against his parent club, explained that the spontaneous celebration reflected the emotional weight of his experiences during the transfer window.

Felix emphasized that only those close to him truly understand the challenges he faced, and the celebration was a collective relief for himself and his supportive teammates at Barcelona.

Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi, revealed that he had advised Joao Felix to maintain composure before the game and expressed satisfaction with how the 24-year-old handled the situation.

Xavi praised Felix for making a significant impact and highlighted his effective partnership with Joao Cancelo on the field. Regarding Felix’s celebration, Xavi noted it as a personal expression and part of his nature, emphasizing the human aspect of such reactions.

When questioned about the potential permanent signing of Felix, Xavi deferred to the club’s sporting decisions, expressing personal contentment with the player’s positive qualities and contributions to the team.