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Koundé Faces Suspension Risk Ahead of Villarreal Clash

Barcelona defender Jules Koundé risks suspension as he approaches five yellow cards ahead of today's match against Villarreal.

Barcelona's Jules Koundé is just one yellow card away from a one-match suspension in La Liga. The French defender has accumulated four yellow cards this season and would miss the upcoming clash against Athletic Club if cautioned against Villarreal today.

With Frenkie de Jong already sidelined for more than a month, Barcelona will hope to avoid losing another key player. Joao Cancelo is available to step in if Koundé receives a fifth yellow card, though the defender remains an important part of Hansi Flick's squad.