Slavia Prague – Barcelona: a must‑win night for the Blaugrana 
Barcelona travel to Prague on Wednesday with one job: stay in the race for a top‑8 Champions League spot. The Catalans sit 15th, two points behind Atlético Madrid, while Slavia, 33rd, are playing their last card to sneak into the playoffs.
Slavia Prague: a month out and a campaign in trouble 
Slavia haven’t played an official match since December 13, a 4-3 win over Jablonec. They’ve only had friendlies since — hard to be sharp for a game of this level after such a long break. Their European run is messy: no wins, three draws, three defeats.
Three lousy points, just two goals scored, and 33rd place that forces them to win if they want to keep dreaming. Their last Champions League game was a 3-0 loss to Tottenham. And the record against Spanish clubs isn’t comforting: only two wins in 16 meetings.
In their last meeting with Barça, in 2019, they lost 2-1 at home.
Barcelona: talent everywhere, worrying inconsistency 
With three wins, one draw and two losses, Barcelona have 10 points and are lurking to grab a top‑8 spot. Two wins in the final rounds could do it. But they’re rattled: beaten 2-1 by Real Sociedad on Sunday, they’re only a point clear in La Liga. Their away form in Europe isn’t great either: just one win in their last five trips. Still, history’s on their side — Barça haven’t lost in eight games against Czech clubs. The issue is defensive: too many holes, too many mistakes, even if the attack looks dangerous.
Probable line-ups
Slavia Prague :
Stanek ; Holes, Chaloupek, Ogbu, Zima ; Doudera, Moses, Provod, Sadilek, Sanyang ; Chytil
Barcelona :
J. Garcia ; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, Baldé ; Pedri, De Jong ; Fermín, Raphinha, Rashford ; Ferran Torres
Key takeaways
- Slavia haven’t won a single match in this group stage.
- Barcelona have won just once in their last five European away games.
- The Czechs have only scored two goals in six matches.
- Barça are undefeated in eight matches against Czech clubs.
- A win would bring Barcelona closer to the top 8.
Prediction Slavia Prague vs Barcelona
Barcelona to win + over 1.5 goals in the match
Slavia lack rhythm, confidence and attacking sharpness.
Barcelona, stung by that La Liga defeat, should respond and win without breaking a sweat.
Expect at least two goals and a routine win for the Catalans.
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