Joao Felix Aims Dig at Atletico Madrid After Netting First Goal for Barcelona

• Joao Felix claimed Barcelona has a better structure than Atletico Madrid
• The Portuguese forward netted his first goal for the Catalans on Saturday
• Felix signed with Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid in the summer

Joao Felix appeared to take a dig at his parent club, Atletico Madrid following Barcelona's 5-0 hammering of Real Betis on Saturday, September 16.

The Portuguese forward was shipped to the Catalans on transfer deadline day after falling out with Atleti manager, Diego Simeone and the fans who had clamoured for his departure.

According to Forbes, Felix - who netted in his first Barcelona goal during the demolition of Real Betis - seemed to take a swipe at his former club by suggesting their structure was inferior to the Catalans.

"It's easy to play on this team [Barcelona]. When you have a good structure, with all the players in their place and the ball circulates quickly, it's easier for goals to arrive."

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The Portuguese youngster also stated he was working to be at his best level.

"There is a very good environment here. I am one more to help and with these players, everything is easier," he added.

Felix had angered Atletico Madrid fans, causing some to destroy his plaque at the club, after he voiced his love for Barcelona and claimed they were a team he dreamed of playing for.

The real Joao Felix has arrived

Meanwhile, La Liga is starting to witness the real Felix after the forward put up a mesmerising display in his first full debut for Barcelona in their 5-0 routing of Real Betis, GOAL reports.

The forward scored one, proved instrumental in another, and dictated play for most of his 64 minutes on the pitch, proving exactly why Xavi was keen to get him from Atletico Madrid this summer.

The 23-year-old opened the scoring in fine fashion, latching onto Oriol Romeu's diagonal ball before evading the Betis goalkeeper and finishing with a strike from a tight angle.

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Felix and Cancelo strike first Barcelona goals

Earlier, Sports Brief reported new arrivals, Joao Cancelo and Felix striking first goals for Barcelona in an impressive 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga.

The Portuguese forward fired the Catalans ahead, with further goals from Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, and Raphinha ultimately sinking their visitors.