Portuguese Joao Felix, a Barcelona first-team footballer, made a stirring statement following his team’s victory over Real Betis.
Barça faced their counterparts Real Betis in the fifth round of the 2023–24 Spanish Premier League and won by five goals and a draw.
Felix, Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Rafinha Diaz and Joao Cancelo scored five goals for the Blaugrana.
Joao Felix commented on Barcelona’s victory
Felix spoke after the match, saying: “I’m very happy to be back in the starting line-up. The feeling is very positive, it’s an easy team to play in.”
He continued: “The key to victory? “I think everyone did their job.”
He added: “I think I’m trying to perform at my best level. My teammates are great and the environment at Barca is great. It’s easy to play at the Catalan club.”
He emphasized: “Do you feel comfortable? Yes, the changes have been positive for me and my family.”
He continued: “It’s not easy to play against Betis. We knew how to handle the match easily with the quality we have and we scored those goals.”
He continued: “My duet with Cancelo? The fans loved it. Cancelo and I are here to help the team and the club. We are players who can make a difference and we will continue until the end.”
He said: “Lewandowski double? I try to play next to the striker and this way I can help Robert so that he is not alone in front. He talked to me well in the beginning.”
Najm concluded Barça: “Leading and preparing for champions? Yes it’s true. We need to recover now and Tuesday is an important match for the champions.”