Jules Kounde impressed throughout Barcelona’s 5-2 win over Purple Star Belgrade within the Champions League on Wednesday night, registering three second-half assists.
The Catalan giants cruised to a cushty victory in Serbia, cementing their place as certainly one of Europe’s most feared outfits this season. French defender Kounde ran the present on the Rajko Mitic Stadium, organising three beautiful objectives for his teammates.
An early Inigo Martinez strike, adopted by a Robert Lewandowski brace and two additional efforts from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez secured Barca’s 5-2 scoreline within the continental competitors, inserting them amongst the highest six within the Champions League’s new-look league format.
Barca’s star of the night was fast to reward his group after the conflict, admitting that he at all times hopes to enhance on his showings.
“I believe we performed a superb sport, particularly within the second half, the place we raised the extent with extra management,” Kounde instructed reporters. “On a private degree I am very blissful, it is part of my sport that I focus quite a bit on as a result of I’ve to enhance.
“I additionally wish to thank my teammates, who’re those who rating the objectives. I’ve extra room for enchancment.
“[Winning] is the target and it’s yearly when you find yourself at a membership like Barca. The season is lengthy and we’ve got not gained something but, however it’s a must to chill out and proceed having fun with your self.”
Barca boss Hansi Flick was filled with reward for the defender, highlighting his affect over the remainder of the Spanish squad.
“He is a improbable instance for the squad,” Flick claimed. “His efficiency ranges are rising, and he is extraordinarily centered. Right this moment’s [Wednesday’s] assists present his high quality, he is a real skilled.”
Barca are set to return to motion on Sunday after they face Actual Sociedad in La Liga.
