Joao Felix provided another reminder of why he's dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night.

A stunning hat-trick from the 19-year-old saw Benfica beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2 to put themselves in a strong position for next week's second leg.

Felix is the biggest sensation to come out of Portugal since Ronaldo and his performances this season have seen a host of European heavyweights take notice.

Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Arsenal and Juventus are among those said to be chasing his signature.

But for now he's a Benfica player and manager Bruno Lage is keen to keep him grounded as he continues developing.

"Do not make him a superhero," Lage told Portuguese TV after the game. "Joao may no longer [seem] normal, but he is.

"He's a quiet kid. He goes out and has fun as if he was playing in a park. We have to give him peace of mind to grow. Then he will delight us.

"When he's even more consistent, he will be a fantastic player."

A big-money move looks likely this summer and Felix's suitors will no doubt be watching highlights of his five-star performance against Frankfurt over the coming days.

Not only did the teenager grab a hat-trick, but he assisted Benfica's other goal and created several other chances throughout the 90 minutes.

A highlights package has emerged of his best moments and it serves as further evidence that he's football's next big thing. Check it out.

What a talent. If Felix is already scoring hat-tricks in the Europa League at 19, imagine how good he's going to be in a couple of years.

Expect the Portugal Under-21 international to dominate headlines in this summer's transfer window.