"Watching their sensational purple patch come to a shock end over the weekend as they slumped to a 2-1 loss away at Real Sociedad, Barcelona are desperately searching for an immediate response here. Nevertheless, still leading the chase at the top of the La Liga standings and regarded as a standout contender to defend their domestic crown in 2026, Hansi Flick's men have still won each of their other 11 appearances across all competitions."
"Crowned Super Cup champions over in Saudi Arabia last week as they secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid, the Spanish icons should be excited to turn their attention back to Champions League duties on Wednesday night. Despite showing some inconsistencies on the continent this season, Barca know that they could official punch their knockout stage ticket here and they will be confident of making a statement on foreign soil."
European midweek action features the penultimate round of Champions League group-stage fixtures headlined by Barcelona, Liverpool and Chelsea. Barcelona seek an immediate response after a 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad and aim to secure a knockout-stage spot. Barcelona still lead La Liga, are viewed as strong contenders to defend the domestic title in 2026, and have won each of their other 11 appearances across competitions. Barcelona recently won the Super Cup 3-2 against Real Madrid and previously beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in Europe. Slavia Prague hold a seven-point lead in the Czech First League.
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