Barça’s new stars are already destroying themselves. And as soon as Atlético abandoned Félix?
Grigory Telingater September 17, 2023, 00:45 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Betis conceded five goals and the Portuguese was recognized as the best player of the match.
Barcelona continues chasing Real Madrid. The matches of the fifth day were organized in such a way that the Catalans had the opportunity to beat their main rival. The Barça match took place exactly one day before Real’s match with Real Sociedad.
Xavi surprised with the starting eleven. It seemed that Rafinha and the brilliant Yamal were arguing for the right-back position. But Ferran Torres found himself on the attacking flank. And João Félix took his place on the left flank: this decision by Xavi predetermined the result.
It is true that the game started with two dangerous shots from Betis. The situations turned out to be similar in many ways: on both occasions, Ter Stegen hit the goal from close range, but from an acute angle. In previous days Barça had won by just one goal and it seemed that this time difficulties would arise again. But João Felix began to take advantage on the field.
The Portuguese made his debut with Barça. Before that, he played only 10 minutes at the end of the last round. He was now a player who constantly found himself between the lines and carried the ball. In the 25th minute, Felix quickly crossed into the area, passed the ball in front of the goalkeeper and shot from a very tight angle.
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Just seven minutes passed and Félix helped Lewandowski score. Christensen sent a low, penetrating pass into the area and João made a movement as if to receive the ball. It passed between the Portuguese’s legs and Lewandowski faced the goalkeeper. The striker received the ball so comfortably that he shot accurately with just one touch.
If there is a no-touch pass, then Felix has achieved a no-touch assist. It’s incredible how a player like that can’t be useful to Atlético. By the way, he was finally recognized as the best player of the match.
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Ferran Torres left the field in the 63rd minute, but his last touch was great. The Spaniard skillfully executed the free kick, dribbling around the side of the barrier. Penalties are rarely applied this way, but here we managed to take advantage of the fact that the wall was not placed in the best way.
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It just so happened that Barça’s two starting wingers were different. Rafinha, who appeared in the second half (replacing Torres), supported his teammates and also scored. And just two minutes after entering the field! He shot from the goal of the area, hiding the goalkeeper’s shot behind the defender.
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At 4-0, Barça was closer to the fifth goal than Betis was to the first. And so it happened. Another João scored his first goal with his new team. Cancelo feinted to get away from his rival and shot accurately on goal (5:0).
The complete broadcast of the Spanish Primera match and the best moments are available on Okko.
Everything was so clear with the result of the match that the referee added only two minutes. Barcelona’s first sure victory this season. Xavi’s team has risen to first place for at least a day and is in good condition ahead of the Champions League. On Tuesday we will play at home against Antwerp.
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