Who should replace suspended Jules Kounde for Barcelona against Osasuna?

TL;DR

Jules Kounde is suspended for Barcelona's match against Osasuna due to a fifth booking. Hansi Flick has several options to replace him in the backline.

Key points

Jules Kounde is suspended for the match against Osasuna.
Barcelona has several players to fill in for Kounde.
A win would significantly boost Barcelona's title defense.

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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Hansi Flick will have to cope without Jules Kounde on Saturday night when Barcelona return to action in La Liga away at Osasuna. Kounde is suspended for the match after picking up his fifth booking of the season last time out against Getafe and will sit this one out. Flick will therefore have to make changes to his backline and does have several options. Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Joao Cancelo and Xavi Espart are all players who can fill in at right-back for Barcelona at El Sadar. at Camp Nou but lost 4-2 away last year and will be eager to avoid a repeat as they close in on the title. A victory for Barcelona would put Hansi Flick’s side on the brink of retaining their title and move them 14 points clear of ahead of their fixture against on Sunday. *So tell us what you think. Who do you think should replace Kounde against Osasuna? Share your thoughts in the comments below!*

Q&A

Who is replacing Jules Kounde for Barcelona against Osasuna?

Hansi Flick has options including Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Joao Cancelo, and Xavi Espart to replace Kounde.

Why is Jules Kounde suspended for the match against Osasuna?

Kounde is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season in the previous match against Getafe.

What are the implications of Barcelona's match against Osasuna?

A victory would put Barcelona on the brink of retaining their title and extend their lead over Real Madrid to 14 points.