Rare image this Tuesday evening at the Montjuic stadium in Barcelona. Jules Koundé, right side of FC Barcelona, remained on the sidelines throughout the game, won by his club against Mallorca (1-0) during the 33rd day of the Liga.
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An event that had not arrived since November 25, 2023 for the French defender, a football marathonian and author of 104 official appearances in a row since that date, with his club and with the French team. In 2024, the former Bordeaux was even the most used player in the world with 70 games in the legs.
In mid-December 20 4, Jules Koundé evoked this series at the microphone of BeIN Sports. “It is a pride to have the confidence of the coaches and the team,” he smiled. On the other hand, it is true that it is far too many matches. I have already spoken enough about the calendar that intensifies, with in particular the creation of the Club World Cup, which we will not play but I think of my colleagues. We are really killing football. »»
Last Friday, his coach Hansi Flick evoked with humor the reason that pushed him to always count on the French international: “The problem with Koundé is that if one day I tell him that he is 30 minutes from less training, he will go to Sitges (Editor’s note: Catalonia city). So I prefer that he gives everything for the team and that he runs on the field. It is in a fantastic form. »»
40 – Barcelona attempted 40 shots against Mallorca, equaling the record in a liga match for at least 2003/04 (40 for Real Madrid against Zaragoza in 2011). Prolific. pic.twitter.com/AF47B7G7MM
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Without Koundé but thanks to a goal from Dani Olmo, FC Barcelona in any case signed a 12th success on the last 13 championship games. All while dominating outrageously majority with 40 shots at 4, a record equaled in La Liga from! The Catalans are seven points ahead of Real Madrid, who plays this Wednesday evening against Getafe. There are five days left to play in Liga. With Jules Koundé, be sure.