Joao Felix says he is anticipating an icy reception when he returns to the Wanda Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday night.
The Portuguese international joined Barcelona on a season-long loan, but made things worse when he previously expressed his love for the club while still in the Spanish capital.
Barcelona and Atletico will do battle on Sunday evening, and Felix is well aware of the reception he will face.
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“I’m clearly aware that it’s going to be a very difficult environment for the entire team, against me it’s going to be a little worse," Felix told DAZN.
"But I am a football player and I have to be used to that type of thing, but without distracting from football and the team, which is the most important thing.”
“It motivates me more, I like these important and spicy matches, there is an extra motivation.”
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez says the atmosphere could help Felix in the encounter.
“It’s made for the great players. Playing against Atletico you have to show a lot of personality. Tomorrow must be important, in the first leg they played a great game. We need a great image from all the players and from Joao too," He added.
“Look, I personally liked the hostile environments. Joao Felix has a strong and brave character. He wants to show his talent and tomorrow both he and the team have to show personality.
"It has all the characteristics to have a great game for tomorrow”
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