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Jules Kounde ‘feeling good’ as Barcelona defender makes history against Getafe

Jules Kounde was back in the starting XI for Barcelona on Saturday night and enjoyed a memorable evening for the Catalan giants in a 3-0 win over Getafe. The defender’s appearance put him into the record books at the Camp…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Jules Kounde scored and set the record for most Barcelona appearances by a French player in a 3-0 win over Getafe.
Kounde surpassed the appearance totals of previous French players Eric Abidal, Ousmane Dembele, and Clement Lenglet.
The defender stated he feels mentally and physically strong while working to regain his starting spot.

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Jules Kounde enjoyed a historic night for Barcelona as he scored the third goal in a 3-0 victory against Getafe on Saturday. By starting the match, the French defender became the all-time appearance leader for French players in Barcelona history, surpassing the appearance totals of Eric Abidal, Ousmane Dembele, and Clement Lenglet.

Following the match, Kounde expressed that he feels good physically and mentally as he works to secure a regular starting spot. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised Kounde after the contest, describing the defender as entirely professional and eager to improve.

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