Jules Kounde gives epic one-word verdict on Barcelona’s win over Athletic Club

San Sebastián, Spain — Jules Kounde may be confined to the treatment room, but the Barcelona defender’s voice still resonated across social media moments after his side tamed Athletic Club at a raucous San Mamés. With the final whistle still echoing around the stadium, Kounde posted a single, emphatic word: “Vamooooos!”—a concise celebration that captured the magnitude of a result that keeps the Blaugrana four points clear of Real Madrid with only 11 La Liga fixtures remaining.

Kounde, sidelined until after the next international break, watched Hansi Flick’s reshuffled back line—Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin and Joao Cancelo—secure an eighth clean sheet of 2026 in all competitions. The shut-out underlined Barcelona’s defensive depth and maintained the club’s momentum on two fronts: a title push at home and a forthcoming Champions League trip to Newcastle United.

Flick is expected to retain the same defensive quartet for Tuesday’s encounter at St James’ Park, where Barcelona will attempt to build on their league form without the services of their first-choice right-back. For now, Kounde’s spirited post offers both a rallying cry and a reminder that every member of the squad—fit or not—remains invested in the club’s pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts.