Kounde and Balde sidelined for Barcelona’s Champions League clash
Barcelona will be missing key defenders Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde for their Champions League last 16 tie against Newcastle due to hamstring injuries. Both players sustained their injuries during a recent Copa del Rey semi-final match against Atletico Madrid. The club confirmed that Balde will be out for four weeks, while the duration of Kounde’s absence was not specified. These injuries come as Barcelona also contend with the absence of midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Match highlights
- Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde were both injured and will miss the Champions League tie against Newcastle.
- The injuries occurred during Barcelona’s 3-0 Copa del Rey semi-final win over Atletico Madrid, though Barca were eliminated 4-3 on aggregate.
- Balde is expected to be out for four weeks, according to a club statement.
- Both players will also miss upcoming La Liga matches against Athletic Bilbao, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano.
- Frenkie de Jong is also sidelined with a hamstring injury, adding to Barcelona’s defensive woes.
