He had to wait longer than expected due to problems with registration in LaLiga, resolved at the last minute, and finally Jules Koundé made his debut in an official match with Barça in the thrashing of Valladolid (4-0). The Frenchman, despite the lack of minutes, had a good game, although with practically no problems in defense due to the little offensive baggage of the Valladolid players.
"Very happy for the victory, without conceding goals, which is always important. A good debut. Good feelings. I don't have minutes in my legs but I felt good. I still have to be at my best level," he explained to the DAZN microphone. Frenchman, who saved a goal under the sticks in the best chance of Pacheta's pupils.
The former Sevilla player had played with the Barcelona shirt in the friendlies against Pumas (6-0) in the Joan Gamper Trophy and in the charity match against ELA last Wednesday that Barça played against Manchester City (3-3). Against Pucela he started at right back, an unusual position, and ended up at center back, where he feels more comfortable.
"I have come to win titles," concluded the Frenchman, who also had words of praise for striker Robert Lewandowski, architect of the victory with two of the four goals, the second especially aesthetic with a backheel that beat Masip. "He is a very top striker, he shows it with his goals," Koundé praised the Pole.
"We have come out very intense. That makes the chemistry and union with the fans stronger. Finding the goal early also gives us confidence. Then Valladolid has gone down a bit and we have taken advantage of it. In general we have done a good job game", analyzed for his part the Barça captain, Sergio Busquets.
The one from Badia missed the match at Anoeta against Real Sociedad after being sent off on the first day against Rayo Vallecano, a match that ended in a draw. "Rayo jumped very well (change of position) when the center-back tried to divide. They made transitions very well," the midfielder acknowledged the difficulties posed by the fringe team.
Instead, Busquets explained that against Valladolid they have "created a lot of danger", especially when they played on the wing, with Ousmane Dembélé and Raphinha. "Having players out wide also gives you space inside. The other team either covers inside or outside. Both things are very difficult," he said,
Another of the protagonists in the Barcelona team was Alejandro Balde, who repeated ownership to the detriment of Jordi Alba. "I feel very good. It's a dream to be among the best. I must learn from every day," the 18-year-old winger, who played more forward against Valladolid, explained to Barça TV: "It's a position to I'm used to it because as a child I played as a winger".
"It was a very good game for the whole team. It's important to win, especially at home. If we continue like this we can aspire to great things", concluded the youth squad, as well as "thanking" coach Xavi Hernández for the opportunities he was given is toasting
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