Barcelona star Kounde travels for Inter vs. Barcelona in economy class | OneFootball

Jules Koundé was spotted travelling to Milan for tonight’s Champions League semi-final with Inter, but the Barcelona star surprised many by flying economy.

It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET).

The first leg was a 3-3 thriller, so with no away goals rule, it is winner takes all after 90 minutes, extra time or even penalties.

Koundé had played in the first leg, but is ruled out for the decider by a hamstring injury and therefore did not travel with the rest of the squad.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona is challenged by Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

He decided to be at San Siro anyway to cheer on his teammates and was spotted making the trip on a budget airline in economy class.

Inevitably, the star was spotted by fellow Barcelona fans making the same journey to attend the match and they chanted his name, eliciting a grin from the player.

Barcelona fans cheer on Kounde in budget airline

He isn’t the only Barcelona player attending purely as a supporter, because Barcelona Femeni star Aitana Bonmati was also seen posing in front of the iconic Duomo di Milano.

Barcelona stars flocking to Milan