Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Jules Koundé was dropped for Monday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano after arriving late for a pre-match meeting. It's the second time this season Koundé's tardiness has cost him his place in the side. He was also benched against Alavés in October for the same reason.

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to try an €80million transfer move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde for the summer. The France international has shone for Barca and also previously caught the eye in La Liga with his former club Sevilla,