The French international defender looks back on the qualification of “his” FC Barcelona at the expense of Naples this Tuesday, in the round of 16 of the Champions League.
Jules Koundé (Barça defender, after the 2-1 victory against Naples in the round of 16 second leg of C1) : “It’s been four years since Barça last reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, so it’s a great pleasure. We did what we had to do…even if it was difficult. We started very well with these two goals, and then, in a moment of relaxation, a goal that we had already taken, it put us in a bit of a mood. And behind, a little doubt set in… We foiled, we pressed less well and we let them gain confidence. So it was more complicated…
Barcelona youth? We have a lot of talent, a very young team, and they bring us a lot. And this evening (Tuesday) again, between Lamine (Yamal), Fermin (Lopez) and (Pau) Cubarsi, who is really very promising, it’s good. (on his performance) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stopped? That’s good (smile). He’s a very good player. His influence had to be minimized. We did it well, collectively or individually. Barça’s ambitions in C1? You always have to be ambitious. We will slowly see who we will come up against (during the draw on Friday). Obviously, we will try to advance to the semi-finals. PSG? Why not, I don’t have a preference.” (on Canal+)
