Koundé Double Powers Barcelona to Comeback Win Over Frankfurt
FC Barcelona mounted a late fightback to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2‑1 in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at the Spotify Camp Nou, with defender Jules Koundé heading in two quickfire goals early in the second half to turn the game around.
Frankfurt, defying the odds at Camp Nou, took the lead in the 21st minute through Ansgar Knauff, who shrugged off a defender before firing low into the corner.
Barcelona pressed for the equalizer, but credit goes to the visitors’ early defensive resilience that kept the hosts at bay, even after a disallowed goal when Robert Lewandowski struck, ruled out due to offside.
Coach Hansi Flick introduced fresh energy at half‑time, bringing on Marcus Rashford who added width to Barça’s attack. The switch paid off immediately: in the 50th minute, Koundé nodded in from a set‑piece, and three minutes later, following a cross by Lamine Yamal, he scored again to complete the turnaround.
The win keeps Barcelona firmly in contention for a knockout‑stage spot, trimming the gap to the top teams in a tightly packed group.
After the match, Flick praised Koundé’s mentality and the team’s discipline in executing set‑piece routines. “They know what to do, and they did it,” he said.