In a concerning turn of events for Barcelona, Joao Felix had to exit the field with an apparent injury during their Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, mere days before the much-anticipated El Clasico showdown.
Felix, the Portuguese international, started the game at Camp Nou but had to be substituted just 15 minutes before the final whistle, raising concerns of a potential injury setback.
Despite this, Barcelona managed to secure a 2-1 victory, courtesy of goals by Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez, with Heorhii Sudakov notching one for the visiting team.
However, this abrupt exit casts doubt on Felix’s readiness to face Real Madrid in the imminent El Clasico fixture.
The 23-year-old, who is on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, has been in impressive form, contributing three goals and four assists for Barcelona.
Yet, he faces a race against time to regain fitness for the critical El Clasico clash. As of now, Real Madrid tops the table based on goal difference, with Barcelona trailing by just one point in third place.
Following the Real Madrid match, Barcelona will confront Real Sociedad in La Liga on November 4, hoping to have Joao Felix back in action. Barcelona fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on his condition in the lead-up to El Clasico.
