Barcelona v PSG: Koundé stirs the Champions League showdown | OneFootball

Jules Koundé, the 26-year-old defender for FC Barcelona and the French National Team, spoke to Canal+ after the 1-2 victory against Newcastle on Thursday night in the Champions League (1st matchday of the league phase). He was asked to look ahead to the much-anticipated match of the 2nd matchday, on September 31, against Paris Saint-Germain.

Koundé "We can't wait to play against them."

It's expected that PSG is eagerly awaited by Barça, just as the Parisians are keen to meet this great team. The comparison is often made by football lovers and it's time to face off. Many were hoping for this fixture in the final last season. Except that Barcelona missed out with a goal conceded in the last minutes against Inter Milan.

The match on September 31 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 mind. The focus should be on the match of the evening, with points to be won in order to progress to the knockout phase of 2025-2026.

The pace and spectacle are almost guaranteed with these two offensive teams loaded with great talents. We're eagerly looking forward to this great European night, even though there are 2 matches to be fully played before then. Notably the trip to Marseille this Sunday (5th matchday of Ligue 1).

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