US EditionBarcelona defender Koundé faces a spell out with hamstring injury
- Barcelona defender Jules Koundé suffered a distal hamstring injury during the 3-3 UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg against Inter Milan on April 30, 2025, in Barcelona.
- The injury occurred when Koundé left the pitch after 42 minutes and was replaced by Eric Garcia, with the club stating no clear timeframe for his return.
- Koundé, a 26-year-old France international and a regular starter under coach Hansi Flick, has featured in 53 matches this season and recently netted the decisive goal that secured Barcelona’s victory in the Copa del Rey final.
- Sources indicate Koundé will likely miss the second leg against Inter next week and faces doubt for the crucial El Clásico against Real Madrid on May 11 as he is expected to be out at least two weeks.
- Koundé could return later in May for final league games or a potential Champions League final on May 31 if Barcelona eliminates Inter, while Eric Garcia and other defenders fill his position.
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UCL: Barcelona suffer major injury blow ahead Inter Milan second leg
Barcelona have confirmed defender Jules Kounde has suffered a hamstring injury during their 3-3 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg. According to ESPN, the 26-year-old is expected to miss the second leg in Italy next week. Kounde is also a major doubt for the El Clásico against Real Madrid in LaLiga on May 11. The France international will be out for at least two weeks. He could return later in May for the final ga…
Barcelona's Kounde set to miss crucial games with hamstring injury
Barcelona fullback Jules Kounde suffered a hamstring injury in their Champions League semi-final draw with Inter Milan, the LaLiga club said on Thursday in a blow to Hansi Flick’s side. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Idaho State Journal
Barcelona defender Koundé faces a spell out with hamstring injury
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona defender Jules Koundé sustained a left hamstring injury against Inter Milan in their Champions League semifinal, likely ruling him out of next week's return leg.
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