Jules Kounde gives one-word response to controversial winner in Barcelona’s defeat to Girona

Jules Kounde had a one-word response when asked about the controversial end to Barcelona’s clash with Girona on Monday night.

The Frenchman was fouled in the build-up to Girona’s late winner but the referee failed to award a free-kick and the goal was given.

Kounde was quizzed on the incident as he left the stadium afterwards and managed just the one word to waiting reporters. “Claro” was Kounde’s verdict - which needs little translation.

Television replays have shown clearly that Claudio Echeverri stood on Kounde’s foot, leaving the Frenchman on the turf before Fran Beltran netted.

Girona boss Michel was asked about the incident and shared his thoughts on the play.

“I think it’s a counter-attack. It can be called. If the referee doesn’t call it, VAR is right not to intervene. That’s my feeling,” he said.

“I think these kinds of tackles are straying from the essence of football. If the referee sees a tackle, fine, but for VAR to intervene would be a mistake.”

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