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Barcelona can clinch La Liga when it hosts Real Madrid

Barcelona hosts Real Madrid on Sunday savoring the opportunity to celebrate a second straight La Liga crown with a victory or even a draw when it plays its fiercest rival

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No longer banned Kounde has served his La Liga suspension and is available to play going forward.

Impact Kounde missed the league win over Osasuna after accumulating five yellow cards in the 2025/26 season, with Eric Garcia deployed at right-back to cover his absence. However, the Frenchman will likely bounce back to a starting role in future matchups, allowing Garcia to move back to midfield and pushing either Gavi or Dani Olmo to a bench spot. In any case, Kounde should be reliable for a varied output now that he's an option.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona player ratings vs Osasuna: Marcus Rashford makes crucial impact off the bench as Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres edge La Liga leaders ever closer to the title

With Barcelona still said to be mulling over whether to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis, the on-loan Manchester United attacker pr...

MAY 2 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Osasuna: Marcus Rashford makes crucial impact off the bench as Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres edge La Liga leaders ever closer to the title

Suspended one game Kounde will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Kounde picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Saturday's matchup against Osasuna. The right-back has been a locked-in starter for Barcelona, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Eric Garcia expected to start in his spot for that clash.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Kounde recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Kounde played the full game, completing 82 passes. He also made two clearances, one block, and one interception. This was his first full 90-minute appearance since February, having missed several weeks due to injury.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

"Made sure we ain't going through", "Single worst player of all time" - Fans rip into Barcelona star after UCL Q/F loss to Atletico Madrid Barcelona fans online were furious with defender Jules Kounde's showing in their 3-2 UEFA Champions League quarter-final aggregate loss to Atletico Madrid.

APRIL 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Don't know if I should be happy or sad" - Barcelona fans react as star included in XI to face Atletico Madrid in UCL Q/F Barcelona fans online had mixed feelings about Jules Kounde featuring in the starting XI vs Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-...

APRIL 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Option against Atletico Kounde (hamstring) returned to full team training this week and trained normally in Barcelona's final session before traveling to Madrid, making him an option for Saturday's clash...

Impact Kounde had been carefully managed since returning to training earlier in the week, with Barcelona weighing whether to hold him back for the Champions League clash against Atletico on April 8 rather than risk him in the league fixture first. His completion of several normal sessions puts that debate to rest, as he is back available for the first clash against the Colchoneros. He should slot back into his starting role at right-back once he gets back up to full speed.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Kounde (hamstring) was back in training Monday, according to his club.

Impact Kounde is back training to begin the week, with the defender seeing the training ground and working for a ball for the first time since his injury. This does align the defender with a possible return in their coming matches, set to face Atletico Madrid on Saturday. However, with a crucial UCL game just days later, once again against Atletico Madrid on April 8, the club may choose to hold him out until then to ensure fitness.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return in UCL Kounde (hamstring) is in the final phase of his recovery and is targeting a return for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Atletico on April. 8, according t...

Impact Kounde is entering the final stretch of his recovery from the hamstring issue that sidelined him for the last five games, but the La Liga showdown against Atletico right after the international break could come a little too early. A more realistic target for the Frenchman is a return against the Colchoneros a few days later in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Until then, Eric Garcia or Ronald Araujo are expected to slot in at right-back for the Blaugranas.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona prepared to offload Jules Kounde for the right price despite long-term contract extension

Barcelona are willing to offload Jules Kounde this summer, per a new report, despite the defender signing a long-term contract extension unt...

MARCH 21 • goal

Barcelona prepared to offload Jules Kounde for the right price despite long-term contract extension

Working in rehab Kounde (hamstring) was spotted working hard in his rehab and is expected to return to the matchday squad after the international break, the club posted.

Impact Kounde is pushing through his rehab from a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him sidelined until early April following the international break. The French defender was spotted Friday back on the pitch in running shoes going through strength and conditioning drills as he works to rebuild fitness and return at full speed for the final stretch of the season. In the meantime, Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo or the young Xavi Espart are the main options to slot in at right-back.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid comes down from Valverde's Champions League hat trick to return to La Liga slog

Real Madrid is flying high after Federico Valverde scored a hat trick to fuel a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Yamal's curling strike gives Barcelona a hard-fought win at Athletic Bilbao

Lamine Yamal has once again shown his ability to decide a game when Barcelona’s teenage star broke the deadlock with a gorgeous strike to earn a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Hansi Flick warns Lamine Yamal he must 'manage' his own playing time as Barcelona boss fears deepening injury crisis as La Liga & Champions League races heat up

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has challenged teenage star Lamine Yamal to take greater responsibility for his physical well-being amidst a m...

MARCH 6 • goal

Hansi Flick warns Lamine Yamal he must 'manage' his own playing time as Barcelona boss fears deepening injury crisis as La Liga & Champions League races heat up

Barcelona full-back duo Kounde and Balde suffer thigh injuries Hansi Flick will be without both Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde as Barcelona prepare for key matches in LaLiga and the Champions League.

MARCH 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Suffers minor hamstring tear Kounde (hamstring) suffered a minor tear during Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Atletico in the Copa del Rey and isn't yet ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Newc...

Impact Kounde was forced off early in Tuesday's win over Atletico in the Copa del Rey after picking up a minor hamstring tear, but the French defender hasn't been ruled out yet for Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Newcastle. The right-back is set to miss Saturday's clash against Athletic Club to recover and manage the issue and will aim to be back fit for the meeting with the Magpies. In the meantime, Joao Cancelo is expected to slot in at right-back, though Eric Garcia or Ronald Araujo could also be called upon to fill that role if needed.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring tear Kounde (hamstring) suffered a tear during Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Atletico in the Copa del Rey and is set to miss one month of competition, according to Javier Miguel from AS...

Impact Kounde was forced off early in Tuesday's win over Atletico in the Copa del Rey after picking up a hamstring tear and the Frenchman is expected to be sidelined for one month to recover. This is a blow for Barcelona since he has been an undisputed starter at right-back and his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Joao Cancelo expected to slot in at right-back, though Eric Garcia or Ronald Araujo could also be called upon to fill that role if needed.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final 4-3 on aggregate despite a 3-0 loss to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid just barely held on to its first-leg advantage against defending champion Barcelona in the Copa del Rey

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Exits with injury in cup game Kounde left Tuesday's Copa del Rey matchup versus Atletico Madrid with an undisclosed issue.

Impact Kounde could have suffered a muscular problem, in which case he'll be a big doubt for upcoming league and UCL contests. He's an ever-present member of the Blaugranas' back line, and his absence would affect them in both attacking and defensive aspects. Two among Alex Balde, Joao Cancelo and Gerard Martin could feature in the full-back spots if the Frenchman is ruled out.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury in cup game Kounde left Tuesday's Copa del Rey matchup versus Atletico Madrid with an undisclosed issue.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in best outing Kounde assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Villarreal.

Impact Kounde delivered the decisive assist on Robert Lewandowski's stoppage-time dagger to put the game to bed. Defensively, he weathered Villarreal's direct surge after halftime as they tried to ride the momentum from Pape Gueye's goal and pin Barcelona back, yet he never lost his composure and still found a way to impact the attack late. It was his sharpest performance of the season, matching personal highs with three chances created and four interceptions, and while the French defender has experienced a noticeable dip compared to previous campaigns, he is trending back up with two assists and seven chances created across his last three appearances.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona player ratings vs Levante: Joao Cancelo rolls back the years while Frenkie de Jong grabs rare goal as Blaugrana bounce back to return to La Liga summit

Barcelona returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday that moved them back to the summit of La Liga as they took adva...

FEBRUARY 22 • goal

Barcelona player ratings vs Levante: Joao Cancelo rolls back the years while Frenkie de Jong grabs rare goal as Blaugrana bounce back to return to La Liga summit

Lamine Yamal is shouldering too much responsibility at Barcelona as familiar holes in Hansi Flick's game plan threaten to derail trophy hopes

Uncle Ben's eternally wise 'with great power comes great responsibility' warning to Peter Parker, aka Spiderman, is also applicable to Lamin...

FEBRUARY 20 • goal

Lamine Yamal is shouldering too much responsibility at Barcelona as familiar holes in Hansi Flick's game plan threaten to derail trophy hopes

'The rules are different!' - Raphinha hints at refereeing conspiracy as Barcelona make 'against everyone' claim after Girona controversy

The fallout from Barcelona's shock 2-1 defeat to Girona has taken a dramatic turn following a night of officiating chaos at the Estadi Monti...

FEBRUARY 17 • goal

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Barcelona can clinch La Liga when it hosts Real Madrid

Barcelona player ratings vs Osasuna: Marcus Rashford makes crucial impact off the bench as Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres edge La Liga leaders ever closer to the title

Barcelona prepared to offload Jules Kounde for the right price despite long-term contract extension

Madrid comes down from Valverde's Champions League hat trick to return to La Liga slog

Yamal's curling strike gives Barcelona a hard-fought win at Athletic Bilbao

Hansi Flick warns Lamine Yamal he must 'manage' his own playing time as Barcelona boss fears deepening injury crisis as La Liga & Champions League races heat up

Atletico Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final 4-3 on aggregate despite a 3-0 loss to Barcelona

Barcelona player ratings vs Levante: Joao Cancelo rolls back the years while Frenkie de Jong grabs rare goal as Blaugrana bounce back to return to La Liga summit

Lamine Yamal is shouldering too much responsibility at Barcelona as familiar holes in Hansi Flick's game plan threaten to derail trophy hopes

'The rules are different!' - Raphinha hints at refereeing conspiracy as Barcelona make 'against everyone' claim after Girona controversy