#alejandro-balde

#alejandro-balde

Both Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde had to come off during the game with muscle injuries, and according to SPORT, they are likely to miss Barcelona's next five matches. Kounde was forced off after 10 minutes, after he felt discomfort in his right leg and went to the ground. Balde came on to replace the injured Frenchman, with Joao Cancelo moving to right-back from left-back.

Alejandro Balde's season has hit a few bumps but there is a lot of interest from big-name teams in his transfer. After reports in England linked him with a move to Manchester United, fresh claims out of Italy say Inter are also watching the FC Barcelona full back ahead of the summer window. According to 365 Scores, Inter are considering whether to position themselves for a potential move.

FC Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table to four points after they defeated Atletico Madrid 3-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday night. Despite going behind early in the game, the Blaugrana fought back and dominated throughout on their way to a critical victory, riding on goals from Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres.

Long before he arrived at Man City, Guardiola famously came through the ranks at Camp Nou, winning the Champions League as both a player and manager with the Blaugrana in 15 years over two spells at the club. The 54-year-old has seldom looked to Barcelona for new signings but that might be about to change with the blockbuster addition of Alejandro Balde in January.