Slavia Prague vs FC Barcelona: Match preview | UCL | OneFootball

Up next for FC Barcelona is a trip to the Czech Republic to face Slavia Prague. As their penultimate match of the UEFA Champions League league phase this season, the game is crucial for La Blaugrana if they hope to secure a top-eight finish.

After all, with other teams ahead of them slipping up in the competition, Barça will want to take advantage of that. Unfortunately, however, Lamine Yamal is suspended for this game, so Hansi Flick will have to come up with a different game plan for this encounter.

Slavia Prague vs FC Barcelona: Match details

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Still, even with Yamal being unavailable due to suspension, Barcelona have more than enough quality in their squad. Furthermore, with Raphinha now available again, Hansi Flick’s team has certainly been given a boost in that regard as well.

Unfortunately, this is the first game for the team after their confusing defeat to Real Sociedad. Realistically, that was a game that the Catalan giants should have won, but it felt like every single decision was simply going against them that day.

In terms of current form, Barça have four wins and one loss in their last five games. As for their goal difference, they have scored 13 goals across those five games and have conceded four goals. This showcases their positive balance in recent games, but also shows that they can be exploited under the right circumstances.

As for their opponents, Slavia Prague have three wins and two losses in their last five games across all competitions. They have managed to score 11 goals while having conceded 12 goals in return, so it seems clear enough that their defensive quality leaves a lot to be desired.

Still, at their home stadium, the Czech side is a formidable opponent for just about anyone. For that reason, Barcelona will need to stay on their toes and make it an absolute priority that they do not end up underestimating their opponents in this game.