Barca's life without Yamal and Kounde as 'guarantee of victory'
Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 05.10.25. | 12:08
The young Catalans' superstar won't play against Sevilla, while the Frenchman will have a chance to continue his perfect record against his former side
Barcelona's problems are piling up, but the La Liga champions will simply have to buck up, adapt, and overcome them.
The Catalans were stunned at home by the injury-depleted Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League four days ago, and now want to bounce back with a league triumph. In addition, Real Madrid beat Villarreal last night and leapfrogged them at the top of the La Liga table, so Hansi Flick's side has to respond today against Sevilla on the road (17.15).
🚨🛑 Lamine Yamal suffers new pubis area discomfort and will be out for the next 2/3 weeks with new injury.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 3, 2025
He’s gonna miss Sevilla game and also Spain call for upcoming games. pic.twitter.com/Q2SNZaU1hO
Still, Blaugrana's situation is far from ideal, as the German strategist won't have Lamine Yamal at his disposal, given that the young Spanish superstar picked up a groin injury. Therefore, the forward joined a considerable group of Barca's sidelined players, including Joan Garcia, Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Gavi.
Even though the past, head-to-head record, and history between the two teams mean nothing when the new clash is ahead, Jules Kounde could represent a "guarantee of victory" for the superstitious Barcelona fans.
🚨 Since joining Barcelona from Sevilla in 2022, Jules Koundé faced his former team 6 times.
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) October 4, 2025
He won all 6 games. pic.twitter.com/6CChh0hbl7
Namely, ever since he arrived in the capital of Catalonia from Sevilla three years ago, the Frenchman faced his former side six times and won every duel. Moreover, he clocked every minute on the pitch, and Barca's goal difference is absolutely formidable - 18-3!
The game against Sevilla will be the Catalans' final challenge before the international break, which they undoubtedly want to await in the leading La Liga position, and only a win in Andalusia will secure their wish to become a reality.
LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 8
Friday
Osasuna - Getafe 2-1 (1-1)
/Bretones 45+3, Catena 90 - Mayoral 23/
Saturday
Oviedo - Levante 0-2 (0-1)
/Alvarez 30, Eyong 72/
Girona - Valencia 2-1 (1-0)
/Vanat 18, Martinez 63 - Lopez 57/
Athletic Bilbao - Mallorca 2-1 (1-0)
/Williams 9 pen, Rego 82 - Costa 77/
Real Madrid - Villarreal 3-1 (0-0)
/Vinicius 47, 69 pen, Mbappe 81 - Mikautadze 73/
Sunday
15.00: (2.45) Alaves (3.05) Elche (3.15)
17.15: (7.00) Sevilla (4.50) Barcelona (1.45)
19.30: (2.70) Espanyol (3.10) Betis (2.75)
19.30: (2.05) Sociedad (3.35) Rayo Vallecano (3.80)
22.00: (4.70) Celta (3.60) Atletico Madrid (1.78)
***odds are subject to change***
