"There is always coordination between us" - Barcelona star opens up on his 'great understanding' with Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona attacker Joao Felix has lavishly praised his on-field chemistry with Robert Lewandowski. Since donning the Blaugrana jersey, Felix has ignited the Blaugrana fanbase with dazzling displays —amassing three goals and four assists in his first 10 games.

In an interview with DAZN, the Portuguese sensation opened up on his partnership with Robert Lewandowski. The 35-year-old striker is currently battling an ankle injury that might keep him out of the hotly-anticipated clash against Real Madrid.

Felix has made it clear that the Polish forward would be missed, revealing how well they played together (via Barca Universal):

“I have a great understanding with Lewa, because we constantly pass to each other and we can prepare layoffs for each other to score. I play very close to him."

He added:

“We try to play easily and effectively. I get along with a lot on and off the pitch, but on the field, we have a great understanding. I love how he plays, there is always coordination between us and we get along perfectly."

Statistically, the pair have been sensational. While Felix has impressed the Barcelona faithful, Lewandowski has been equally prolific, recording six goals and four assists in his first 10 games of the season. Essentially, the duo have turned into a remarkable goal machine for Barcelona.

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Barcelona banking on Champions League success to shore up shaky finances

With Barcelona's financial turbulence hitting headlines over the past few years, the Spanish giants are embracing multiple avenues to steer the ship back to economic stability. The UEFA Champions League has seen the club enjoy a strong start to the group stages, which has bolstered the team's morale and also beefed up its coffers.

With €2.8 million up for grabs per victory, the Catalans have already pocketed a tidy sum of €8.4 million. According to Mundo Deportivo (via Football Espana), this amount eclipses the €6.53 million Barcelona earned during last season's group stages.

If they manage to clinch victories in the remaining three group games, the prize money would skyrocket to €16.8 million. Add to that the €49.65 million already credited for participating in Europe's elite competition, and they are looking at a significant cash injection aimed at mitigating the club's financial woes.

A deep run in the Champions League could mean not just silverware but also a treasure chest of funds that could go into stabilizing the club and possibly investing in future talent. It could certainly help with hanging onto star players like Joao Felix and Robert Lewandowski, rather than being forced into a selling spree to balance the books.