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Champions League semifinals: Inter and Barcelona evenly poised, PSG holds a narrow lead over Arsenal

Scoring three away goals should make Inter Milan feel confident heading into the return leg of its Champions League semifinal against Barcelona

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Barcelona marches toward La Liga title before Inter Milan decider in Champions League

Raphinha and Fermín López have saved Barcelona from a stumble at relegated Valladolid, helping it close on the La Liga title before a crunch Champions League match at Inter Milan

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Barcelona gets chance to rest top players against already relegated Valladolid

It feels like Barcelona got a break in its Spanish league schedule

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Barcelona defender Koundé faces a spell out with hamstring injury

Barcelona defender Jules Koundé has sustained a left hamstring injury against Inter Milan in their Champions League semifinal

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Will miss Milan and Classico Kounde suffered a hamstring injury in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Inter Milan in the first leg of the semi final of the Champions League and will miss the second leg on Tuesday an...

Impact Kounde will miss the next three games to recover from a hamstring injury he suffered in Wednesday's game. He will undergo exams on Thursday to get a better sense of the severity of the injury and could potentially return earlier than usual given his seriousness about health and recovery. For now, the environment is quite pessimistic and the first expectations point to a return against Espanyol on May. 15. Until he fully recovers, Hector Fort, Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia are the possible replacements at right back for the Blaugranas.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Kounde was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Wednesday's clash with Inter.

Impact Kounde came off with an apparent injury and couldn't make it to half time. Eric Garcia came on to replace him and would likely fill into a larger role if the injury is serious. Kounde has limited time to try and recover before a Saturday trip to Valladolid or the second leg in the Champions League on May 6.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger Responds After Receiving Red Card While Off The Pitch Real Madrid missed out on the Copa del Rey trophy on Saturday, losing to rivals Barcelona 3-2 after extra time. A 116th-minute strike from J...

APRIL 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Barcelona 3 Real Madrid 2 – Jules Kounde the unlikely hero in epic Copa del Rey final Kounde scored the decisive goal at the end of extra time to kick-start Barca's quest for a treble of trophies

APRIL 27, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Koundé lifts Barcelona to Copa del Rey glory with his extra-time winner against Madrid

With the Copa del Rey final apparently ticking toward penalties, Jules Koundé pounced on the chance to snatch an extra-time winner to clinch Barcelona’s 3-2 victory over Real Madri...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Barcelona edges Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey final

Barcelona has edged Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to claim a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title and launch its bid for a treble

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Kounde generated two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kounde helped his side keep a clean sheet Wednesday, his fourth in 11 UCL starts this season. He played well on that end of the pitch as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes, blocked one shot and won six duels in his full 90 minutes of action. With Dortmund set to be extremely desperate in the second leg on Tuesday, Kounde will likely have a lot to do defensively.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Koundé calls for 'firm' action against PSG supporters who insulted Rabiot and his mother

France defender Jules Koundé says “firm” action should be taken against Paris Saint-Germain fans who unfurled an insulting banner aimed at Adrien Rabiot and his mother in the game...

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Stout defensive performance Kounde recorded two crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Benfica.

Impact Kounde's defensive work was critical to Barcelona keeping a clean sheet Wednesday as they outlasted Benfica in a 1-0 victory, despite going down to 10-men in the first half. The talented full-back made one tackle (one won), one block and led the team with 11 clearances. Overall, Kounde has made 31 clearances over nine Champions League appearances (nine starts) this season, contributing to seven clean sheets.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why did Barcelona boss Hansi Flick drop Jules Kounde to bench in La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano? Reports explain surprise decision Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has chosen to drop Jules Kounde to the bench in their ongoing La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano. In the 26-...

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

€30m rated star among players considered by Barcelona as potential competition for star man Jules Kounde: Reports Barcelona are considering a move for AS Monaco defender Vanderson to provide competition for Jules Kounde at right-back, as per reports.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Helps Barca to clean sheet Kounde crossed twice inaccurately and made three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Alaves.

Impact Kounde was a part of the Barca back four that kept a clean sheet Sunday leading his side with three tackles. The defender has one goal involvement to go along with six tackles, four interceptions and three clearances over his last three La Liga starts.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets on Saturday Kounde scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Kounde netted the opener in the ninth minute by capitalizing on David Soria's error. Kounde created two chances and also contributed defensively with three clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. He has tallied 11 clearances, nine tackles and six interceptions across the last five games along with two goal contributions.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another assist Kounde assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Betis.

Impact Even though Kounde's defensive effort and cross accuracy definitely needs improvement following Saturday, he still made himself useful then by helping Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona break their brief skid with an assist. The right-back has two assists across his last four La Liga appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Kounde delivered an assist, sent in four inaccurate crosses and made three tackles (two won), one clearance and one interception during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Kounde assisted Raphinha for the goal that broke the deadlock in the 15th minute but then went from hero to villain as he committed a huge mistake that allowed the opposition to get back into contention in the closing stages of the match. Usually most focused on the defensive end, the right-back is finding his way to contribute offensively as well, with four assists, six chances created and eight crosses over the last three starts in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick of assists Wednesday Kounde assisted thrice to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Kounde came into Wednesday's match with just two goal contributions through 15 appearances across La Liga and the Champions League. He exploded versus Red Star Belgrade as he assisted all three of Barcelona's second half goals to give his side a dominating 5-2 win. He created four chances in the match, his most this season. He also made one clearance and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Kounde assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Girona.

Impact Kounde notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a long through ball that found Dani Olmo, who then launched a rocket into the back of the net. The right-back didn't face much action in the contest as Barcelona were firmly in control.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in 7-0 win Kounde scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 7-0 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Kounde tied his goal total from last year by burying his first of the season as he fired one in from the center of the box, following a corner in first half extra time. This also marked his second consecutive game with three crosses, but he only has two accurate crosses through four games played. Additionally, Kounde has completed at least 45 passes in all four outings this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Kounde logged four clearances, five tackles (two won) and five crosses in Friday's 0-0 (5-3) penalty shootout win against Portugal.

Impact Kounde has been one of the best two-way defenders of Euro 2024 and kept that going Friday, notching one chance created and five crosses in the attack to go with five tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has started all five games, registering 11 chances created, 15 tackles, 18 crosses and 18 clearances in his 480 minutes of play.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Kounde logged four clearances, five tackles (two won) and five crosses in Friday's 0-0 (5-3) penalty shootout win against Portugal.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another season as everyday starter Kounde appeared in 35 games (32 starts), registering one goal on 24 shots and two assists on 23 chances created to go along with 25 interceptions, 37 tackles and 78 clearances.

Impact Kounde completed his second straight season as a regular starter in the defense for Barcelona after joining the club last season, having a decent campaign serving on the right flank of the defense. He did take a step up from his first season with the club but still is nowhere near the level of play he was accomplishing while with Sevilla. He will likely hold the same starting role next season, although he hopes to return to the form he held during his time with Sevilla.

MAY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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