Barcelona defender substituted with an injury vs Inter Milan

In what has been an absolute classic at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Company, Barcelona and Inter Milan went into half-time with the scoreline at 2-2.

It was the visitors who made a blazing start to the game with Marcus Thuram scoring just 33 seconds in before Denzel Dumfries made it 2-0.

Barça though made a stunning comeback as Lamine Yamal scored a stunner and Ferran Torres levelled things up.

Jules Kounde injured

Even though Barcelona recovered from the early blows, they were handed a concerning setback close to half-time.

Indeed, key defender Jules Kounde had to be taken off by manager Hansi Flick in the 42nd minute with what appeared to be a muscle injury.

Get well soon, Koundé.💔 pic.twitter.com/iu6IpX3ovq

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) April 30, 2025

The French international, who has been a permanent fixture in the team, went down on the pitch with discomfort and could not carry on with Eric Garcia coming on to replace him in the final phase of the first period.

It will be a matter of concern for Barcelona heading into the last few weeks of the season, considering how important Kounde, who scored the winner vs Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, is to the team.

More clarity about his injury and the extent of it should emerge after the game. Hansi Flick & co. will be hoping that it is nothing serious.