Defender Jules Koundé scored two historic headed goals to complete a 2-1 comeback victory for Barcelona against Eintracht Frankfurt, marking the first time a Barça player has achieved that feat in the Champions League.
Jules Koundé secured a vital 2-1 come-from-behind victory for FC Barcelona against Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League action.
The French international’s heroic performance saw him enter the club’s record books, becoming “the first player in the club’s history to score two headed goals in the same Champions League fixture.”
The match result ensures that the reigning La Liga champions remain firmly in contention for the knockout stage.
The brace, Koundé’s most successful scoring outing in a European competition, helped lift Hansi Flick’s men four points clear of the knockout stage line in the group.
Beyond the goals, Koundé’s ongoing contributions saw him draw even with Clément Lenglet for third-most caps by a French player in Barcelona’s history, a testament to his increasing influence at the club.