Sevilla FC defender Jules Koundé delivered a huge match against Stade Rennais.

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  • Sevilla FC beat Stade Rennais on Wednesday night in a one-sided game.

  • French central defender Jules Koundé delivered a perfect match, both in his defensive zone and in the animation of the game.

  • The former Bordelais justifies his transfer to 25 million euros, the largest in the history of the Andalusian club.

If he did not do so tonight, Didier Deschamps will have to watch Sevilla FC's match this Wednesday against Stade Rennais.

Not to admire Camavinga and Nzonzi, absent from this second European meeting, but to revel in the XXL match of Jules Koundé.

Back from his fortnight after being positive for Covid-19, the defender delivered a masterful performance on Wednesday.

If he was never caught failing in his defensive role, he also enjoyed his delicious crosses for his wingers.

By undermining the Rennes side, he allowed his team to dominate the meeting with a head and shoulders, which won 1-0 with a goal from De Jong.

Transferred in 2019 for 25 million euros, a record for Sevilla FC, the former Bordelais did not take long to get used to the Andalusian climate.

Accompanied by the Brazilian Diego Carlos, still as solid since his departure from FC Nantes in 2019, the young player who will celebrate his 22 years in two weeks has become the captain of the Sevillian defense.

Solid for ninety minutes, he was never caught out by the timid attacks from Rennes.

And on the other hand, koundé brothel ...


His scalpel transmissions in the back of the opposing defense when you yourself are the boss of yours ...


Damn.


Abused.

Hats off @ jkeey4 you have a huge future.

- Doc Zinzin (@Rouhel) October 28, 2020

Above all, he enjoyed himself in the offensive area.

Rarely in a hurry, he was able to arm clear transversals that his wingers Munir El Haddadi, Jesus Navas or Lucas Ocampos have constantly improved.

It is also on a raise from his friend Diego Carlos that the center love of Acuna found De Jong for the victorious goal.

A unique style, specific to coach Julen Lopetegui, who hurt Rennes very much.

“We insisted a lot.

We had many goal situations and we did not give up, ”said the Basque coach after the victory.

The coach also praised the performance of his young French defender.

“It was not easy for him who had to stay at his place.

He was far from the dynamics of the team.

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"A team ready for the competition"

Scorer with the Bleuets two weeks ago, Jules Koundé could have scored with a header Wednesday night without a rescue on his line from Benjamin Bourigeaud.

He could also have scored if his heavy shot of over 20m had not been deflected by Rennes goalkeeper Alfred Gomis, very good on Wednesday for his Champions League debut.

“We came across a team ready for this competition,” admitted midfielder Clément Grenier after the match.

Jules Koundé seems ready for a mammoth season.

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