"The Blaugrana face Slavia Prague next, before closing the group stage on January 28 against FC Copenhagen. With 10 points currently on the board, there are no alternative scenarios or safety nets. Anything less than six points would almost certainly end their hopes of direct qualification. If Barcelona manage to win both matches, they would reach 16 points. Historically, that total has been enough to secure a top-eight finish. Still, the problem is that Barça do not depend solely on their own results."
"Several rivals are ahead in the standings, including Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, all of whom are two points clear. Meanwhile, Atalanta currently occupy eighth place with 13 points. That reality means Barcelona must not only win, but do so convincingly. In that regard, goal difference could become decisive, especially in a scenario where several teams finish level on points."
Barcelona sit 15th in the Champions League overall standings and are outside automatic round-of-16 qualification. With two matchdays remaining, Barcelona must win both remaining fixtures - against Slavia Prague and FC Copenhagen - to reach 16 points, a total that has historically secured top-eight placement. Barcelona currently has 10 points and no alternative scenarios; anything less than six points would likely end direct qualification hopes. Rivals including Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Atalanta sit ahead, so convincing wins are required. Barcelona's goal difference, currently +3, could prove decisive if teams finish level on points.
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