The Portuguese star, formerly with Atlético de Madrid, returns to the Spanish capital as one of Chelsea’s chief threats.
A true derby in the Champions League is on the horizon next Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabéu, where the former Atletico Madrid player will be among Real Madrid’s most dangerous opponents in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against Chelsea.
In January 2023, during the winter market window, Joao Félix left Atlético de Madrid for Chelsea on a loan that would cover his salary through the end of the season. The arrangement also extended his stay with the rojiblancos until 2027, adding long-term depth to the squad.
His presence in the Spanish capital will not pass unnoticed. The young Portuguese talent is one of the most unpredictable threats Chelsea could field at the Bernabéu, and it is possible that the Blues’ fate in this European clash will hinge largely on what he can produce against Real Madrid.
With that in mind, it’s worth recapping how Joao Félix has fared every time he faced Real Madrid on Spanish soil.
Joao Félix against Real Madrid: goals, appearances, wins and losses
The Portuguese prodigy, born in Viseu in 1999, has faced Real Madrid as part of the Atletico Madrid setup and later in other encounters. In five league clashes with Madrid and one appearance in the Spanish Super Cup, he has not yet secured a win, recording two draws and four losses, and he has not yet found the back of the net or provided an assist in these meetings.
Injury setbacks have cut some campaigns short. Félix missed the 2019/20 La Liga midseason derby at the Bernabéu (a 1-0 defeat) and the 2021/22 La Liga clash where Atletico won 1-0 at the Metropolitano.
Remarkably, Félix has not completed a full 90 minutes against Real Madrid in those encounters; he has typically started or been substituted before the final whistle.
Details of Joao Félix vs Real Madrid (Transfer Market)
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Note: This section reflects historical matchups and market movements that shaped Félix’s career as he moved between clubs.