Joao Felix Gives Update on His Injury Ahead of El Clasico Against Real Madrid

• Barcelona star Joao Felix has calmed down fears he could miss El Clasico
• The Portugal forward limped off in Barcelona’s victory against Shakhtar Donetsk
• Felix has scored three goals and has four assists for Barcelona this season

Joao Felix caused a scare for most Barcelona fans after he appeared to pick up an injury in the Catalans Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, October 25.

The 23-year-old forward, who has been phenomenal since joining the Catalans this summer, was substituted in the 75th minute after picking up a knock against the Ukrainian club.

According to GOAL, Felix has now downplayed the seriousness of the injury, disclosing he is fine in a post on social media after Barcelona fans expressed their concerns after he limped off.

"I am fine. It was only a knock. I'm already preparing for the next game."

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Barcelona will take on Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season on Sunday, October 28, and Felix is expected to be fully ready for the encounter despite his injury scare against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Meanwhile, Barcelona maintained their 100 percent record in the UEFA Champions League group stage this season after another convincing 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, SB Nation reports.

Fermin Lopez was crucial in the Catalans’ first when he assisted Ferran Torres and scored a wonderful second, as the Blaugrana saw off the Ukrainians to maintain their perfect record.

Barcelona have three wins from their first three games this season, Xavi’s best start to the competition as manager after failing to guide the La Liga giants to the knockout stage in the last two years.

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Felix, who has seamlessly adapted to life at Barcelona, delivered a brace and an assist as the Catalan giants demolished Royal Antwerp in their Champions League group opener on Tuesday night.

A rapid offensive surge by Xavi's squad saw the Atletico Madrid loanee break the deadlock and create an opportunity for Robert Lewandowski, propelling Barca to a commanding 2-0 lead within the opening 20 minutes.