Wed Apr 30 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona’s Koundé Suffers Hamstring Injury in Champions League Semifinal
**Barcelona, Spain** – Barcelona suffered a major blow in their Champions League semi-final first leg against Inter Milan with the injury to key defender Jules Koundé. The French international, playing his 53rd game of the season, was forced off the pitch in the first half due to a hamstring injury.
Koundé, a crucial part of manager Hansi Flick’s starting eleven, had impressed before his substitution, showcasing strong defensive work and impressive passing accuracy (97%). However, after 42 minutes of intense play, he succumbed to the injury, requiring a substitution. Eric Garcia replaced him.
The injury leaves Koundé’s participation in the crucial second leg of the Champions League semi-final, and the upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid, highly doubtful. The club is awaiting the results of further examinations to determine the full extent of the injury and his recovery timeline. The demanding schedule and heavy workload of the season appear to have finally caught up with the player.
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