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Real Madrid 'Keeping Tabs' on Benfica Starlet Joao Felix Following Stellar Breakout Season

Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on coveted Benfica starlet Joao Felix as he continues to impress during his breakout season in Portugal.

The 19-year-old has been attracting significant interest from across Europe after he has shone for Benfica so far this season. He has managed to register an impressive seven goals and three assists in just 20 appearances, leading to the Portuguese media nicknaming him 'Hurricane Felix'.

According to AS, Real Madrid have been aware of Felix since he against their Under-19 side during the 2016/17 season and they are keeping a close eye on him as he progresses at Benfica.