Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Thursday, 01 May 2025, 19:28 / Updated Thursday, 01 May 2025 7:30
The French defender left the injured ground in the 41st minute of the match with Inter, accusing a lesion on the left thigh. It was replaced by Eric Garcia (24 years old).
Jules Kounda will miss the return between Barcelona and Inter from the Champions League semifinals
Jules Kounda is unavailable for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The Frenchman was injured in the 41st minute of the match on Wednesday, suffering a “distal lesion at the femoral biceps of the left thigh”, according to the statement issued by Barcelona.
Although the duration of unavailability has not been revealed, it is certain that it will miss the match with Inter from Milan. The defender is also uncertain for the match with Real Madrid from La Liga, scheduled on May 11.
The 26 -year -old player missed a single match this season, and his injury is a big problem for Hansi Flick, who will not be able to count on the French in the next parties, some of them of great importance.
Barcelona has already won two trophies this season, the Spanish Super Cup and the King Cup, won last Saturday in front of Real Madrid, score 3-2 after the extensions.
The Catalans are still in the fight for the title in La Liga and the Champions League trophy.
With 5 stages before the end of the championship, Barcelona is in the first place in La Liga, having a 4 -point advance compared to Real Madrid rival, which will meet Real Madrid in stage 35.
Jules Kounda was a basic piece in the defense of the Catalans this season. The French defender ticked 53 appearances in all competitions, during which time he managed 2 goals and 8 decisive passes.
Jules Kound is in the third season in the Barcelona T-shirt, after being purchased in 2022 from Sevilla in exchange for 50 million euros.
La Liga ranking
