Kounde in the matchday squad

FC Barcelona play host to Real Valladolid on Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou, kick off 7.30pm CEST. This LaLiga matchday 3 clash will see the inclusion of French centre-back Jules Kounde in a competitive squad for the first time after his registration with LaLiga on Saturday. 

Kounde is one of 24 players named in the squad by Xavi Hernández. Here is the full list: Ter Stegen, Piqué, R. Araujo, Sergio, O. Dembélé, Pedri, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Ferran, Memphis, Christensen, Pjanić, Aubameyang, Jordi Alba, Kessie, S. Roberto, F. De Jong, Raphinha, Kounde, Eric, Iñaki Peña, Balde, Gavi and Arnau Tenas.

This squad will be targeting the first home LaLiga win of the season after the 0-0 against Rayo Vallecano on matchday 1.

Let's not forget that the Barça Women captain, Alexia Putellas, is set to parade her latest UEFA Women's Player of Year award in front of the fans at the Spotify Camp Nou prior to the game.