Joao Felix goes off limping just 3 days before 'El Clasico'

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Joao Felix was replaced by Marc Guiu in the 74th minute. MovistarLigaDeCampeones

The Portuguese striker was forced off thourgh injury in the 75th minute of the Champions League match against Shakhtar. According to the Catalan press, he is suffering from a serious contusion and should not be ruled out for 'El Clasico'.

Barca, who opened the scoring quickly through Ferran Torres (1-0, 28th) before extending their lead against Shakhtar thanks to Fermin Lopez's second goal (2-0, 36th), had a scare in the second half.

Sudakov pulled one back for Shakhtar Donetsk shortly after the hour mark (2-1, 62nd), and then Joao Felix was forced off through injury.

The Portuguese was forced to make way for Marc Guiu in the 74th minute after complaining about his leg. A possible muscle injury forced him to limp off the pitch.

According to the Catalan press, he is suffering from a severe contusion and should not be ruled out for 'El Clasico', pending further medical tests.

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João Félix
Barcelona