The derby will be special for João Félix, who will want to vindicate himself in the match against Real Madrid. The Atlético striker had little influence in the league matches against the Madrid team last season, his first exercise at the Madrid club. In the match played at the Wanda Metropolitano he had a scoring chance and it was not successful. Both teams tied in a match where the defenses ended up prevailing. He played seventy minutes and couldn't score. The second leg played at the Santiago Bernabéu could not be disputed because he was injured. He couldn't show his quality in league derbies. In the summer he did participate, scoring, in Atlético's 3-7 friendly match in New Jersey in the International Champions Cup match. It was the best way to start the season. He also played in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in which Madrid ended up winning on penalties.
Now he will face Zidane's team again and is in a position to hurt the Madrid team, since he is a different player from last year. ANDntonces he scored nine goals (six in LaLiga and three in the Champions League) and given three assists; Now he has eight goals (five in the championship and three in European competition) and three assists, all in LaLiga. In other words, in 16 games it has almost reached the same records as a year ago.
João Félix will leave very motivated, already aware of what a derby means for Atlético fans and players. And also because if the rojiblanco team wins they will have taken a giant step to win the title. Today can be a great day for the Portuguese.