| Barcelona vs Slavia Praha | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Barcelona vs Slavia Praha
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COMPETITION :
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UEFA Champions League
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| DATE: |
22 - 01 - 2026
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Fortuna Arena |
Slavia Prague, who have not played a competitive fixture for over a month, report no fresh injury or suspension concerns ahead of their high-profile showdown with Barcelona.
The hosts remain without long-term absentees Matouš Srb and Dominik Javorček, but are otherwise in excellent physical condition. Mojmír Chytil is expected to occupy a role in the final third, with the forward having scored eight goals in 22 appearances across all competitions this season.
Midfielder Lukáš Provod has been Slavia’s standout performer during the campaign, contributing five goals and 10 assists in 26 matches, and the 29-year-old is a certainty to feature in the starting XI. However, nine-goal striker Tomáš Chorý may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Barcelona, meanwhile, will be without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who is suspended after receiving a milestone yellow card in the club’s most recent Champions League encounter against Eintracht Frankfurt.
In addition, Gavi and Andreas Christensen are both sidelined with knee injuries, while Raphinha remains a doubt after missing the league clash with Real Sociedad due to a thigh problem.
Should Raphinha be passed fit, he could operate through the middle, with Marcus Rashford potentially starting from the left flank. Fermín López is also pushing for a place in the attacking unit, while Ferran Torres is expected to be preferred to Robert Lewandowski at centre-forward.