TThe UEFA Champions League is in its final stages and there are still teams left who must secure a place in the round of 16 or the next round. One of them is Barcelona, who are 15th in the table, but if they beat Slavia Prague today they could be among the top eight teams in the competition.
Hansi Flick’s side have made a very good start to 2026, remaining top of La Liga and also winning the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid. However, their undefeated record this year ended with their final loss against Real Sociedad, so they hope to regain their winning record in the Champions League.
Kylian Mbapp coaches Thibaut Courtois with a great goal
Barcelona aims to finish in the top eight in the Champions League
Barcelona’s season so far has been more than positive. The Catalan team topped La Liga, won the Spanish Super Cup and reached the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. However, they have been even more uncertain in the Champions League, and so far have not qualified for the round of 16.
Coach Flick’s team is in 15th place with three wins, one draw, and two losses in six Champions League games, but if they win today they could reach eighth place if they achieve certain results.
Qualifying directly for the round of 16 would be ideal for Barcelona as it would mean they have one less round to play, which is welcome in a season with so many games.
Slavia Prague will face Barcelona in the Champions League
The reality in Slavia Prague is completely different. The Czech team is in 34th place in the Champions League standings with 6 games, 3 losses and 3 draws.
The Czech team is effectively out of the Champions League, but they will likely pull a surprise against Barcelona to see if they can miraculously advance to the next stage.
Things are different in the league. Prague are the leaders of the Czech league and are doing everything they can to win the championship.
What time is the match between Slavia Prague and Barcelona?
Matchday 7 of the Champions League will be played on Wednesday, January 21st at 3pm ET/12pm PT.
Where can I watch Slavia Prague vs. Barcelona in the US?
The game will be available to watch on CBS Sports and Paramount+.
