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Barcelona: Jules Koundé very uncertain for the Clásico

The bad news continues for FC Barcelona as the Clásico against Real Madrid approaches. While the Blaugranas must welcome their…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:29 PM

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Jules Koundé is considered very doubtful for Barcelona's upcoming Clásico match against Real Madrid due to an ankle injury.
The French defender has not resumed team training and previously missed the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
Hansi Flick is also without versatile defender Eric García, who is sidelined for three to four weeks with a thigh injury.

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FC Barcelona defender Jules Koundé is highly uncertain for the upcoming Clásico against Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou. The French international is nursing a left ankle sprain and remains absent from full team training. Having already missed the Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain, the defender's recovery progress has not been favorable enough to secure his place.

Manager Hansi Flick faces mounting defensive issues ahead of the rivalry clash. Alongside Koundé's likely absence, defender Eric García is sidelined for three to four weeks with a right thigh muscle injury, forcing Barcelona to reconfigure their backline against José Mourinho's side.

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Barcelona: Jules Koundé very uncertain for the Clásico

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