US EditionKounde headers give Barcelona 2-1 win over Frankfurt
Kounde’s two headers secured Barcelona’s comeback win, lifting them to 14th with 10 points as they target a top-eight finish for Champions League last 16 direct qualification.
- On Tuesday, Jules Kounde scored two headed goals to clinch a 2-1 Champions League win for Barcelona at Camp Nou against Eintracht Frankfurt, overturning a one-goal deficit.
- In their first Champions League match back at Camp Nou since 2022, Barcelona sought revenge after Eintracht Frankfurt knocked them out that year amid recent struggles under Hansi Flick.
- Frankfurt opened the scoring when Ansgar Knauff struck on a rapid 21st-minute counter, but Barcelona's second-half revival was sparked by Marcus Rashford's cross, which led to Kounde's 50th-minute header.
- The victory lifted Barcelona to 14th in the group, keeping them hopeful of a top-eight finish to secure direct last-16 qualification, while Eintracht Frankfurt's knockout chances dimmed at 30th with four points from six matches.
- Club and players noted the crowd and atmosphere, as Barcelona delayed ticket sales to limit Frankfurt travelling fans and a few were ejected, while Pedri said, `Kounde is a guy who works a lot, he deserves these goals.
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Barça returns to the CL with a 2:1 via Frankfurt. Bavaria is on course for the Achtelfinal.
Once again led to the score, FC Barcelona got back on Tuesday to an unexpected double of French defender Jules Koundé to overturn Frankfurt (2-1), and re-launched in the race in the eighth finals of the Champions League.It is to believe that this Barça needs to start with a handicap, to finally start his machine. For the seventh time of the season the Catalan giant folded the first, before reacting in the second half thanks to two lead shots of …
Jules Kounde's Heroic Headers Propel Barcelona to Vital Champions League Victory | Sports-Games
Jules Kounde's two second-half header goals led Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. Kounde's efforts helped Barcelona recover from past setbacks and rise to 14th in the standings. Despite Frankfurt's early lead, Kounde's strikes secured Barcelona's crucial win.
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