Following the results of Matchday 15, Real Madrid and Girona FC still lead the way on 38 points each courtesy of their latest wins. FC Barcelona are now just four points back on 34 points, while Atletico de Madrid will also be on 34 points if they win their game in hand, which is coming up against Sevilla FC later this December. It truly is a four horse race and next Sunday\u2019s FC Barcelona vs Girona FC fixture could be key in deciding the destination of the trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
FC Barcelona will enter that Catalan derby full of confidence and on the back of two important victories. After Joao Felix produced the winner on Tuesday night as Barca defeated Porto 2-1 to clinch qualification for the next round of the Champions League, the 24-year-old was the team\u2019s hero again on Sunday by beautifully dinking a ball over former teammate Jan Oblak in the 28th minute of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Even though Joao Felix is on loan at the Estadi Olimpic from Atleti, he was keen to celebrate the goal given its importance for his current club. By standing on one of the advertising boards and raising his arms towards the crowd of Bar\u00e7a fans, the Portuguese forward produced an epic image for the ages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was spontaneous,\u201d he said of the celebration after the match \u201cIt was like a relief for everything I\u2019d been through, especially last summer. Every week people talk about me, whether good or bad. I\u2019m always a topic. But, I stay calm and don't look at what they\u2019re saying, as I just do my job. This has been possible thanks to hard work and the help of my teammates and the club. I\u2019m very grateful to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Xavi is also grateful to have a talent like Joao Felix in his squad. As the coach stated: \u201cWe\u2019re very happy with him. He\u2019s working very well and giving us good performances. I\u2019m delighted to have him in the team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It\u2019s clear that Joao is content and comfortable in Catalonia, playing a style of football that suits his skillset and embracing the leadership role that Xavi has given him. Having won LaLiga EA Sports with Atletico de Madrid in 2020\/21, he knows what it takes to win this competition and is determined to lift that trophy once again. By earning his team three crucial points on Monday, he is a step closer to achieving that dream. <\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/12\/joao-felix-is-fc-barcelonas-hero-and-shakes-up-the-laliga-title-race.JPG", "alt_img": "Joao Felix is FC Barcelona\u2019s hero and shakes up the LaLiga title race", "alt_title": "Joao Felix is FC Barcelona\u2019s hero and shakes up the LaLiga title race", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Joao Felix Is FC Barcelona\u2019s Hero And Shakes Up The LaLiga Title Race On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Joao Felix Is FC Barcelona\u2019s Hero And Shakes Up The LaLiga Title Race, LaLiga EA Sports: FC Barcelona desperately needed the three points when they hosted Atletico de Madrid on Sunday night, and.", "seo_keywords": "Joao Felix, FC Barcelona, New Delhi, LaLiga EA Sports, Real Madrid, Girona FC, Sevilla FC, After Joao Felix, Champions League, Jan Oblak, Estadi Olimpic", "tag": "", "tagging": "Joao Felix, FC Barcelona, New Delhi, LaLiga EA Sports, Real Madrid, Girona FC, Sevilla FC, After Joao Felix, Champions League, Jan Oblak, Estadi Olimpic", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "joao-felix-is-fc-barcelonas-hero-and-shakes-up-the-laliga-title-race", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1002", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-12-05 12:30:05", "updated": "2023-12-05 12:30:05", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Joao Felix, FC Barcelona, New Delhi, LaLiga EA Sports, Real Madrid, Girona FC, Sevilla FC, After Joao Felix, Champions League, Jan Oblak, Estadi Olimpic", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-12-05 12:30:05", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "832652", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/joao-felix-is-fc-barcelonas-hero-and-shakes-up-the-laliga-title-race-10995" }