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Kounde Brace Seals Barcelona’s 2-1 Champions League Comeback Against Frankfurt

The result keeps Barcelona in the hunt for a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase.

Overview

  • Ansgar Knauff put Eintracht Frankfurt ahead in the 21st minute at Camp Nou.
  • Jules Kounde headed the equaliser on 50 minutes and added the winner three minutes later.
  • Marcus Rashford, introduced after half-time, supplied the cross for the first goal, with Lamine Yamal assisting the second.
  • Hansi Flick praised the reaction, calling the comeback evidence of the team’s attitude and saying he was very proud.
  • The victory left Barcelona 14th in the league-phase table, two points off eighth, while Robert Lewandowski had a goal ruled out for offside and struggled to influence the match.