Barcelona’s French defender requested substitution in the closing minutes of the first half of the UEFA Champions League semi-final match against Inter Milan.

He had a decent performance in this match and beautifully intercepted one of Inter’s most dangerous counterattacks in the 30th minute, earning applause from the entire stadium. This player, who rarely rests and has always been present in Barcelona’s lineup, couldn’t continue!

Barcelona’s intense and exhausting pressure is now taking its toll, and Kounde ultimately suffered an injury. The right-back, who had a problem with his calf muscle, had to leave the pitch just minutes before the end of the first half.

Coach Hansi Flick ordered Eric Garcia to warm up but hoped the medical staff could resolve the French defender’s issue on the sidelines. However, the medical team ultimately informed Flick that Kounde couldn’t continue, and thus Eric Garcia replaced him in Barcelona’s lineup.