Barcelona v PSG: Koundé fires up the Champions League clash | OneFootball

Jules Koundé, 26-year-old defender for FC Barcelona and the French National Team, spoke to Canal+ after the 2-1 victory against Newcastle on Thursday night in the Champions League (Matchday 1 of the group stage). He was asked to look ahead to the much-anticipated Matchday 2 encounter on October 1st against Paris Saint-Germain.

Koundé: “We can’t wait to play against them.”

It’s clear that PSG is eagerly awaited on Barça’s side, just as the Parisians are looking forward to facing this great team. The comparison is often made by football lovers, and it’s time to face off. Many were hoping for this matchup in last season’s final. Except Barcelona missed out with a goal conceded in the final minutes against Inter Milan.

The match on September 31st will be less exciting than the final, and PSG will keep their trophy no matter what. But we know that many will have it in the back of their minds. The main focus will have to be on the evening’s match, with points to be won to move closer to qualifying for the 2025-2026 knockout phase.

The pace and spectacle are almost guaranteed with these two attacking teams packed with great talent. We’re looking forward to this beautiful European night, even though there are still two matches to be played in full before then. Notably, the trip to Marseille this Sunday (Matchday 5 of Ligue 1).

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