Jules Koundé Aiming to Win Trophies After Playing 1st Official Competitive Game for Barcelona in La Liga

• Jules Koundé was deployed at right-back for Barcelona before being moved to his preferred position of centre-back
• Robert Lewandowski scored twice for Barcelona as they thrashed Real Valladolid 4-0 in their third La Liga game
• Barcelona were able to register defender Jules Koundé before their third La Liga game against Real Valladolid

Jules Koundé is ready to win titles with FC Barcelona.

The French defender admitted that after making his first competitive debut for the Catalan giants.

Koundé featured for Barcelona as they took on Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou, a match that Barca won 4-0. Fellow new signing, Robert Lewandowski, grabbed a brace during the game, BBC reported.

Koundé had not played in the Blaugrana’s opening two games of the season as Barcelona could not register him with La Liga.

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After the game, Koundé admitted that he felt very good but still needed to get back to his best level, Barca Universal reported.

He added that he was happy to finally play as he had come to Barca to win titles and continue growing as a player.

Koundé started the game in the right-back position but was moved to his preferred centre-back position at the hour mark. However, he admitted that while his natural post was in the centre, he was happy to play right back if the coach needed him to.

Why did Koundé play at right back for Barcelona?

Barcelona have one specialist right back in the side in Sergino Dest, but the defender has fallen out of favour at the club. Barca have yet to sign a new defender for the position, with Dest hoping he will be allowed to prove himself in the side if no replacement is found.

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Robert Lewandowski nets outrageous back-heel finish in Barcelona's thrashing

Robert Lewandowski's goal-scoring form continued as Barcelona defeated Real Vallodolid 4-0 at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.

The Pole scored a brace for the second game in a row for the Catalan giants as Xavi Hernandez gave a starting role for Jules Kounde for the first time.

Lewandowski opened the scoring on 24 minutes to set Barca on their way before teenage midfielder Pedri added a second on the stroke of half-time at the Camp Nou.