Jules Koundé spoke on the Movistar+ microphones once the match between FC Barcelona and Madrid ended. The Barça team secured a resounding 2-5 victory, and the feelings couldn't have been more positive, celebrating the Spanish Super Cup in grand style in Arabia.
Speaking about this important victory against Madrid, Jules Koundé said: "This means a lot. It's always special in a Clásico against Madrid. We executed the game plan very well, like at Bernabéu. We know we have to press. They scored a goal, but then we stayed calm, patient, and knew we were going to win".
In this regard, one action could have marked El Clásico: the expulsion of Szczęsny for a tackle on Mbappé. Asked about this, the Frenchman replied: "I'm very happy and proud of the team, we've learned. Not long ago, we had a goal advantage and struggled. After the expulsion, we gathered and said we had to suffer, but we were going to stay back to defend the lead".
Finally, regarding the Spanish Super Cup, Jules Koundé concluded: "We have a title, it gives a confidence boost. We needed it and we deserve it".
The Super Cup is for Barça: 2-5 against Madrid, This is How It Was
FC Barcelona emerged victorious from the second Clásico of the season, decisively defeating Real Madrid in Arabia. After 90 minutes (plus added time, more typical of an overtime), Hansi Flick's team was crowned Spanish super champions, overpowering Ancelotti's team. It was a great victory for the Catalans, who showed superiority in almost every aspect of the match.
The result left no room for doubt and could have been even more lopsided if Szczęsny hadn't been sent off. As Jules Koundé explained, Barça maintained total calm and managed to pull the game forward. Following that red card, there was only one goal from Madrid, unable to close the gap on the scoreboard.
The final balance of the Spanish Super Cup is clear: a big win for Barça, now champions, and frustration in Madrid. Jules Koundé explained it at the end of the Super Cup: they couldn't be happier with the first title of 2025.