Joao Felix thrilled with brace in Atletico thrashing

• Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix was happy with his show towards Osasuna.

Joao Felix was delighted with his two-goal efficiency in Atletico Madrid’s 5-0 thrashing of Osasuna in LaLiga on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old attacker struck twice earlier than objectives from Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata and Yannick Carrasco lifted Atletico to a cushty win.

Joao Felix moved onto eight objectives in his first season at Atletico and the Portugal worldwide was comfortable with his show.

“I’m feeling good and really comfortable due to the 2 objectives and the 5-Zero win,” he mentioned.

He added: “It’s very totally different. We like enjoying with followers in the stands, even away from house. We should get used to it and proceed like this.”

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Atletico moved into fourth in the desk, sitting two factors away from Real Sociedad – who’ve a sport in hand – and Getafe.

Diego Simeone mentioned it was vital to assert three factors as Atletico recorded their first win since coming back from the Corona Virus-enforced break.

“It’s vital. We wanted a win and we have been up towards a aspect that accomplished an amazing sport in San Sebastian,” the Atletico coach mentioned.

“We knew we would encounter difficulties like those we discovered.

“The sport was very evenly matched till we went 2-Zero up. Both sides had their probabilities.

“I believe our attacking gamers have been quick and medical and we benefitted from that.”

Atletico are in motion once more with a conflict at house to Real Valladolid on Saturday.

Published 18 Jun 2020, 06:24 IST