Barcelona confirm hamstring injuries to Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde

Barcelona have been hit by a defensive double‑blow after their Copa del Rey semi‑final second leg with Atletico Madrid, with both Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde ruled out by hamstring injuries. Balde had been introduced to replace the injured Kounde but was forced off himself before the final whistle at Camp Nou.

Medical tests at the club’s facilities revealed Kounde has an injury to the mid‑third of the biceps femoris in his left hamstring, with no recovery timeline given. Balde has an injury to the distal biceps femoris in his left hamstring and is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks, a setback that presents a tactical headache for coach Flick.

Kounde left the game in the 13th minute, prompting an early reshuffle, and Balde’s night ended in the 71st minute when Ronald Araujo replaced him. Losing two regular defensive starters in a single match has left the side looking vulnerable at the back during a crucial stage of the season.

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