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Watch: Felix takes flight to score emphatic diving header vs. United
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Atletico Madrid struck first in their meeting with Manchester United thanks to Joao Felix's stunning header seven minutes into Wednesday's Champions League round of 16 matchup.
The Portuguese star put Atletico up 1-0 after getting on the end of Renan Lodi's gorgeous cross and delivering a powerful diving header off the inside of the United post, giving the hosts an early advantage in the first leg.
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JOAO FELIX. DIVING HEADER. 💥
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) February 23, 2022
Incredible cross from Lodi. Incredible finish from Felix. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wCFh1g3sbW
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AN ABSOLUTE BULLET from Joao Felix to give Atletico the lead 💥 pic.twitter.com/oUZPufb6sO
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) February 23, 2022
The match finished 1-1 in Madrid.
