Slavia Prague vs Barcelona prediction 21.01.2026 | UEFA Champions League

Slavia Prague enter this fixture with mixed recent form. In their last six matches across competitions, they have recorded three wins and three losses, showing some resilience domestically but an inability to translate that into European success. In the Champions League specifically, Slavia’s record of no wins, 3 draws and 3 losses through six group matches places them in the bottom four. At home this season, Slavia’s league form has been stronger, as they have collected multiple wins and drawn matches in domestic competition, and even in the Champions League, they have suffered only one home defeat in three matches so far.

There are no widely reported new major injuries or suspensions affecting the squad ahead of this match, suggesting head coach Jindřich Trpišovský can select his preferred XI.

Barcelona arrive in the Czech capital off a poor recent domestic result - a 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad - but they remain strong in overall form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches against Czech opposition historically and in solid overall momentum across competitions. In the Champions League this season, Barca have registered three wins, one draw and two losses, scoring 14 goals across six group games. Their last Champions League encounter, however, did not turn out the way they would have hoped as they crumbled to a 3-0 defeat against Chelsea. 

Injury and disciplinary issues will influence selection: Ferran Torres is set to miss this match with a hamstring injury, while Ronald Araujo and Lamine Yamal are both suspended, with Raphinha expected to return to the squad. Robert Lewandowski is likely to start, seeking his first Champions League goal of the 2025/26 campaign. Barcelona’s need for a positive result is underscored by their standing in the group and the potential importance of goal difference in qualification scenarios.