Barcelona Dealt a Blow as Felix Suffers Injury Ahead of El Clasico

Despite starting for his team in the group stage match at Camp Nou, Joao Felix was substituted off in the 75th minute due to a possible injury. While his team managed to secure a 2-1 win against Shakhtar Donetsk with goals from Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez, this development may cast uncertainty over Felix's participation in the highly anticipated El Clasico against Real Madrid this coming Saturday.

Joao Felix had to be subbed off with an apparent injury.

Barcelona's injury woes continue ahead of ElClasico at the weekend. pic.twitter.com/IbwloaV2ww

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Concerns were raised on social media about Joao Felix's availability for the upcoming La Liga match against Real Madrid, but the Portuguese international has reassured fans that he will be fit to play.

Despite earlier concerns, Joao Felix has taken to social media to assure fans that he is feeling fine and will be ready for the highly anticipated match against Real Madrid on Saturday at Montjuic. He wrote on his Instagram Stories, "I'm fine! It was just a knock. Time to recover and prepare for the next game."

Joao Felix joined Barcelona on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid and has been in good form, scoring three goals and providing four assists in all competitions so far. Despite only being at Barcelona for a short period of time, Joao Felix has become a regular starter in the lineup and has impressed with his performances, proving his doubters wrong.His potential availability for the match against Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid will be a huge boost for Barcelona, who currently sit one point and two places behind their arch-rivals in the league standings. 

Manager Xavi must be relieved to have several key players available for the upcoming match, including Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Sergi Roberto. While Pedri may not be ready in time for the match against Madrid, there is hope that Lewandowski, Raphinha, and De Jong will be able to play. If not, Xavi has a talented group of young players, such as Fermin Lopez and Marc Guiu, who have been performing well and could potentially earn a spot in the starting lineup.

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