The Portugal international, who moved on loan to Barcelona from Atletico in the closing stages of the summer market, registered the only goal of the La Liga affair in the 28th minute to secure a vital three points for Xavi's side in their pursuit of leaders Real Madrid.
Felix, as it stands, will head back to Atletico next summer, but he passionately celebrated his goal in front of the travelling supporters and revealed that it was 'a release of emotion'.
«The celebration was spontaneous. It was a release of what I had been through last summer. It was for my family,» Marca quotes the 24-year-old as saying.
«People have been talking about me all week, but I don't pay attention to that. I'm just doing my job. I don't care what people say, I work every day to become better.
»It was a very important victory. We played a good game, and now we have to think about Girona, who will also be an important rival. I am used to being talked about every week, this week is no different.
«I have a good relationship with almost all of the players at Atletico. I wish them all the best. I didn't speak with [Diego] Simeone.»
Felix then confirmed that he is desperate to earn a permanent move to Camp Nou next summer, but a switch largely depends on the Catalan side's financial situation.
«I'm very happy here. I hope Barca makes an effort to sign me this summer,» he added.
Barcelona boss Xavi, meanwhile, said after the success over Atletico that a permanent move for Felix «depends on the club's sporting area».
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