João Félix unstoppable: ex-Benfica star dazzles in Al Nassr v Al Fateh | OneFootball

Back in Saudi Arabia, after gaining minutes in the draw between Portugal and Hungary, João Félix was in the spotlight last night, October 18. The former forward of Benfica was the star of Jorge Jesus's team's thrashing of Al Fateh (5-1), where he contributed with a hat-trick.

Playing at home, the team of the former Benfica coach, which also included captain Cristiano Ronaldo, started stronger and by the 13th minute was already leading by one goal to nil, after a powerful shot from the former Benfica player. In the goal celebration, João Félix used a celebration of CR7 himself.

The match was full of excitement and in the 2nd half, Al Fateh equalized the score (Bendebka, at 54'). However, in another rare moment, Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty, just as he had against Ireland, but the captain redeemed himself and, in the next play, scored a goal that made the stadium erupt.

With the score at 2-1 in favor of Al Nassr, it was João Félix's turn to shine again. The former number 79 of the Clube da Luz dribbled past several opponents and once again placed the ball in the back of Al Fateh's net. Later, Kingsley Coman made it 4-1 and the Portuguese international still had time to complete his hat-trick and seal the score at 5-1.

João Félix - currently valued at 20 million euros - has been in the spotlight playing for Al Nassr. In the current sports season, the number 79 has participated in nine matches for the Saudis. In the 809 minutes he has been on the pitch, he has recorded 11 goals and two assists.

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