Substitution reversed: Balde forced off with injury against Atlético

Barcelona are taking on Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey second leg, and the night has brought more than one blow for the Catalans.

Details: Jules Koundé was injured in the opening minutes and had to leave the pitch, with Alejandro Balde coming on as his replacement. However, Balde was unable to see out the match either. During the second half, he picked up an injury of his own and was forced off, compounding Barcelona’s problems.

Reminder: There was also a controversial incident in the match. Atlético Madrid’s goalkeeper gathered the ball after it had been redirected by his teammate while attempting to intercept a pass. Barcelona players appealed, insisting it was a deliberate back pass.