The 12 moments of João Félix in his first year at Atlético

1. Official presentation

A year ago, João Félix was presented by Atlético de Madrid as a star of the present and future, chosen to make Griezmann forget and lead the team for the next few years.

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2. First minutes

On July 20, João debuted with Atlético. It was in a friendly against Numancia, where he left his first details … and the first scare: he left with a blow that made the fans tremble.

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3. Exhibition in the New Jersey derby

The night that João Félix shot the illusion and presented himself to the world. The Portuguese exhibited at 3-7 at Madrid in New Jersey. Dribbles, assists and a goal. The whites couldn't beat him.

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4. Exciting debut in LaLiga

His league debut was against Getafe. The azulones subjected him to his iron marking and he not only did not shrink, but he left a big player, starting from the center of the field, with pipes, overflows and causing a penalty.

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5. First official goal as rojiblanco

On Matchday 3 he scored his first goal in Spain. It was at Atlético-Eibar, which went from 0-2 to 3-2. The ‘7’ was assisted by Diego Costa.

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6. Exhibition in Moscow

João Félix presents his quality in the Champions League. At Lokomotiv's home, he scored his first goal in the competition and also participated in the 0-2. The Portuguese is getting good feelings.

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7. First setback, injury against Valencia

A sprained ankle at Atlético-Valencia truncates his adaptation to the team and leaves him in the dry dock for a month. When he comes back he has a hard time getting into the dynamic.

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8. Individual First Prize

Despite his intermittency, the Golden Boy takes the best young footballer in Europe, ahead of De Ligt (Juventus). The entire continent sees him as one of the cracks of the next decade.

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9. O Menino de Ouro

Another trophy for its showcases, the Globe Soccer to revelation player of 2019. Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland and Ansu Fati won the vote.

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10. Key in Anfield

After another injury, this time muscular, his mind was on Liverpool. He did not reach the first leg, but he did return, and a great performance materialized, also giving an assist. The Champions this year is decided in your country.

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11. The return of illusion

After the break, she was dropped in Bilbao by penalty and ‘debuted’ in Pamplona. He scored his first double at Atleti and played a great game. The illusion was shot up again for this final stretch.

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12. Anger after the change

Against Mallorca it was not good and, when he saw that he was the first substituted, in 53 ', he left with his head down and angry. A blow to the ankle prevented him from going to Vigo.

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