Jules Koundé Passes Man of the Match Award to Teammate After Copa del Rey Triumph
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Jules Koundé Passes Man of the Match Award to Teammate After Copa del Rey Triumph
Barcelona’s Jules Koundé demonstrated true sportsmanship by handing over his Man of the Match award to a teammate following their Copa del Rey final victory. Koundé, who netted the winning goal in extra time, praised his teammate’s dedication and heart during the intense clash. “He gave everything to help us win,” he stated.
Barcelona edged out Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. Although Koundé scored the decisive goal in the 116th minute, he felt another player was more deserving of the spotlight.
Pedri opened the scoring, but Real Madrid quickly responded with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Ferran Torres equalized to push the match into extra time, where a Madrid error allowed Koundé to strike the final blow.
Despite his goal, Koundé highlighted goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny’s standout display, crediting him for key saves during a tense second half. Szczęsny’s efforts earned him an impressive 9.5/10 rating.
Koundé’s humble act underlines Barcelona’s deep sense of unity and team-first philosophy. In a club focused on collective success, such gestures reinforce their commitment to shared glory over individual accolades.
This victory adds to Barcelona’s rich history with their 32nd Copa del Rey title and strengthens their campaign for a treble this season. Koundé’s humility could be a driving force in their continued success.
