FC Barcelona travel to Prague for the seventh day of the UCL League Phase. The match is shaping up to be decisive for Hansi Flick‘s in their attempt to secure a direct place in the round of 16. To put the clash between the two teams into context, here are five key facts you should know:
Win, win or win
Flick’s players know that to maintain their chances of finishing in the top eight (giving them direct qualification for the round of 16), they must win in Prague. Goal difference could also prove crucial in determining qualification if the teams end up tied on points.
Rashford on the rise in Europe
English has been playing a very prominent role in European nights. This season he has four goals and two assists in the Champions League, equaling his best goal participation figure in the competition from the 2020/21 season with manchester united (six goals). Whether starting or coming off the bench, the forward has been a key player.
few precedents
Barring friendlies, the only two previous meetings between Barça and Slavia Prague in UEFA competitions came in the group stage of the 2019/20 Champions League, when Barça beat the Czech side 2-1 away from home and then drew 0-0 at the Camp Nou.
New opposition for Lewandowski
The Polish striker will face the Czech team for the first time. If he scores, he will have scored against at least 39 different teams in the Champions League, surpassing christian ronaldowho scored against 38. Only Messi He has scored against more rivals, with a total of 40.
Low scorers
Slavia Prague have had difficulties finding the back of the net. In this season’s Champions League, the Czech team has failed to score in its last five games and has only managed two goals in the league stage. Despite this, they have conceded the same number of goals as Barça (11).
