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Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is gearing up with full confidence for the upcoming El Clasico clash, one of the sport’s biggest showdowns.
He highlighted the intensity of this game, emphasising how crucial it is for Barcelona to bring home all three points. For Kounde, El Clasico is not only a marquee event but a testament to the level of skill and commitment required to compete at the highest level.
“El Clasico is one of the biggest games, or maybe the biggest game in the world, and we will go to win and bring the 3 points to Barcelona,” the defender said in an interview with SportyTV.
Kounde vs Vinicius
Kounde is excited to play against Vinicius. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
As Barcelona face Real Madrid, Kounde will go head-to-head with Vinicius Jr., a formidable opponent and one of the best attackers in the world right now.
Despite the Brazilian’s strong reputation and undeniable talent, Kounde views facing him as a positive challenge rather than a threat. He explained that playing against top-level talents like Vinicius is part of why he loves the game.
“He is definitely a top candidate for the Ballon d’Or and one of the best players but for me, this is a challenge. This is also why I play football, I love playing against the best, and Saturday’s game is no exception,” he noted.
He knows that containing Vinicius requires a collective team effort, especially as he is relentless in his approach and capable of turning the game around in a flash.
“He is probably the biggest threat, but they have other players. It’s a team full of talent, players who can decide games almost single-handedly.
“Vinicius is not a player you can stop on your own, especially for 90 minutes. He doesn’t stop, and there will definitely be moments when I need help.”
Kounde sees this as a motivating factor, bringing out the best in him and his teammates as they plan to hold Madrid’s attackers at…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-25 06:00:00
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