Atletico Madrid's record signing Joao Felix needs 'the Messi role' at the Wanda Metropolitano, according to La Liga pundit Terry Gibson, who believes unlocking the Portugal forward's form is vital for Diego Simeone's side.
Atleti ended the season without a trophy with Real Madrid coming out on top in the league, beating Barcelona by a margin of five points and finishing 17 clear of their city rivals.
The €126 million (£113m/$145m) signing will be key for Simeone, having starred in the Champions League quarter-final defeat to RB Leipzig, and Gibson is hoping to see a four-horse race for the title involving Real, Atleti, Barca and Sevilla.