Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico LIVE – Barcelona finds some comfort in the shape of Jules Kounde as El Clasico is breathing down the neck. After being out of the squad for weeks, the french defender Jules Kounde is expected to make his return to the Catalan squad against Real Madrid. For more news follow Insidesport.IN
- Real Madrid will be hosting Barcelona on 16th October at the Santiago Bernabeu
- Barcelona is the table toppers with 22 points, the same as Real Madrid who are in 2nd position.
- Xavi confirmed French defender Jules Kounde will be available for the match
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: FC Barcelona confirms the return of star defender Jules Kounde before Mega clash against Real Madrid – Check Out
Barcelona has been having a troubled week prior to the El Clasico. Their UEFA Champions League campaign is hanging by a thread and a consecutive Europa League relegation is very much on the table.
However, a boost of morale came to the squad with the return of the Frenchman Jules Kounde. Barcelona’s defense had been atrocious against Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League match that ended in a 3-all score, endangering Barcelona’s hope for a Champions League knockout place.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: FC Barcelona confirms the return of star defender Jules Kounde before Mega clash against Real Madrid – Check Out
🚨🚨✅| Jules Koundé is now 100% fit, confirms Xavi.
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) October 15, 2022
Kounde was expected to be sidelined for almost a month but the 23-year-old has made a speedy recovery and came back into the squad before the El Clasico. Juan Laporta had already hinted that the French man will be in action against Real Madrid. Xavi Hernandez, however, made things official at the pre-match press conference.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: FC Barcelona confirms the return of star defender Jules Kounde before Mega clash against Real Madrid – Check Out
Xavi will be looking to repeat his last outing to Santiago Bernabeu this Sunday. The Spanish coach has had success against Real Madrid in the recent Clasicos. However, the Barca team was looking dismal against Inter as well as their La Liga opponent Celta Vigo.
Ronald Araujo has been Xavi’s go-to right back in the previous clasicos to stop the pacey Vinicious Jr. Araujo’s injury this season all but confirms Jules Kounde’s inclusion in the starting lineup.
A win against Real Madrid at this stage will give Barcelona much-needed breathing space at the top of the table. However, defeating the galacticos will not be an easy task as the reigning champions are yet to be defeated in the league this season.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: FC Barcelona confirms the return of star defender Jules Kounde before Mega clash against Real Madrid – Check Out
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