Jules Koundé’s hamstring injury is a significant setback for Barcelona at a pivotal point in the season. The French defender will miss the decisive second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan as well as the much-anticipated El Clásico clash with Real Madrid on May 11. He’s also ruled out of the La Liga fixture against Real Valladolid.
His absence adds further defensive pressure on Hansi Flick’s squad, especially with the aggregate still level after the 3-3 draw in the first leg. Eric García, who replaced Koundé during the match, is now likely to play a crucial role in the coming weeks as Barça aim to keep their treble hopes alive
