Barcelona vs Slavia Prague: Kick-off Time, Live Stream, TV, and Team Updates
Barcelona heads to Czechia on January 21, 2026, to compete against Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League, marking matchday seven. This encounter is crucial for the Catalans as they aim to secure points and improve their standing in the league phase.
Match Details
- Date: January 21, 2026
- Kick-off time: 8 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET)
- Venue: Eden Arena, Prague
- Referee: Chirag Kavanagh (England)
- VAR: Stuart Attwell (England)
Current Standings
Barcelona currently sits at the 15th spot in the Champions League standings, with 10 points from six matches. Their record includes:
- Wins: 3 (against Newcastle United, Olympiacos, Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Draws: 1 (against Club Brugge)
- Losses: 2 (against PSG and Chelsea)
The team also recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Real Sociedad, which tightened their lead at the top of La Liga to just one point.
Slavia Prague’s Situation
Slavia Prague, still in search of a first win in this Champions League season, has not played since December 13. They achieved a narrow 4-3 victory over Jablonec before the winter break. The club has participated in three friendly matches during this break to maintain competitive form.
Team News and Injuries
Slavia Prague Injuries
- Dominik Javorcek, Defender: OUT (knee)
- Filip Horsky, Forward: OUT (ACL)
- Petr Sevcik, Midfielder: OUT (knee)
Barcelona Injuries
- Andreas Christensen, Defender: OUT (ACL)
- Gavi, Midfielder: OUT (meniscus)
Key Factors in the Match
This match presents Barcelona with a chance to rebound from their recent loss. Coach Hansi Flick’s side has displayed offensive prowess in previous games, highlighted by a significant 6-1 win against Olympiacos in October.
Slavia’s struggles continue as they have not found the net in any of their last five Champions League games. Barcelona, conversely, boasts a solid defense, having recorded six clean sheets in eight matches.
Historical Context
Barcelona has a strong historical record against Czech teams, remaining unbeaten in their last eight encounters, winning seven and drawing one. Their previous meetings with Slavia were in the 2019-20 Champions League, where Barcelona won 2-1 in Prague and settled for a goalless draw at home.
Broadcasting Information
Viewers can catch the match via:
- TNT Sports 6 in the UK
- Paramount+ in the U.S.
- SonyLIV in India
- Stan Sport in Australia
For live updates, fans can follow ESPN’s coverage of the match.