Barcelona face Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.
This encounter marks a pivotal test for Barcelona’s European ambitions. Positioned 15th with 10 points after six outings, the Spanish giants need maximum points from their final two games to realistically secure a direct top-eight berth and skip the playoffs.
Coach Hansi Flick underscored the stakes: “We want to win the two remaining matches. We want all six points.”
Barcelona team news
The visitors must cope without Lamine Yamal, sidelined by a one-game ban due to yellow card buildup. Ferran Torres is likewise absent, sidelined by a right-leg hamstring issue projected to keep him out for approximately ten days.
Encouragingly, Raphinha received full medical clearance to join the trip to Prague following a slight thigh problem.
Pedri appears set to play after shaking off a heavy foul from Carlos Soler in the recent Sociedad encounter. Gavi and Andreas Christensen continue their extended recoveries on the sidelines.
On another front, Marc-André ter Stegen has finalised his temporary transfer to Girona this week. “He’s a great goalkeeper, and we wish him all the best,” Flick remarked.
Barcelona predicted lineup
Possible Barcelona starting XI:Â J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Fermin, Raphinha, Rashford; F Torres
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 21st January.
How to watch Slavia Prague vs Barcelona?
Viewers from the United Kingdom can catch the action live on TNT Sports. DAZN also possesses the exclusive broadcasting rights for Champions League fixtures and will offer a streaming option.
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