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

Back in Saudi Arabia, after logging minutes in the draw between Portugal and Hungary, João Félix was in the spotlight last night, October 18. The former Benfica forward was the standout in Jorge Jesus’s team’s thrashing of Al Fateh (5-1), contributing a hat-trick.

Playing at home, the side coached by the former Benfica manager, which also featured captain Cristiano Ronaldo, started stronger and by the 13th minute was already up by one, after a powerful strike from the former Benfica man. In his goal celebration, João Félix copied one of CR7’s own celebrations.

The match was full of emotion, and in the second half Al Fateh leveled the score (Bendebka, 54'). However, in another rare moment, Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty again, as had happened against Ireland, but the captain redeemed himself and, in the next move, scored a goal that brought the stadium to its feet.

With the score at 2-1 for Al Nassr, it was João Félix’s turn to shine again. The former number 79 of the Eagles dribbled past several opponents and put the ball back in the Al Fateh net. Later, Kingsley Coman made it 4-1 and the Portuguese international still had time to complete his hat-trick and wrap it up at 5-1.

João Félix — currently valued at 20 million euros — has been in the spotlight for Al Nassr. This season, the number 79 has played in nine games 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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