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Currently in 15th spot, it is a must-win game for the Catalans as they look to maintain their outside chance of finishing in the top eight with two back-to-back wins. Slavia Prague, with just three points in six matches, are one of the worst-performing teams in the Champions League this season. And to make things worse, they will be heading into this game on the back of no professional action in well over a month.

Barcelona are set to wave goodbye to center back Mamadou Mbacke Fall who is set to sign for MLS side St Louis. The defender joined Barcelona in 2023 on an initial loan and then made the transfer permanent a year later when he signed a two-year deal. Fall has played 60 times for Barcelona Atletic, but has not managed his make his debut for the senior side, and is now set to head to the United States to sign for LAFC, according to The Athletic.

Barcelona created quite a stir in Catalonia last summer by bringing in Joan Garcia from Espanyol, a move that will go down as one of the smartest buys in the club's recent history. The tension caused by the move was evident during the Catalan derby at the start of the year, with Garcia facing intense boos and jeers from Espanyol supporters. But that hasn't deterred Barça from going after yet another Espanyol player, this time in the form of Carlos Romero.

Barcelona recently advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa Del Rey thanks to a 2-0 win over Racing Santander that extended the club's winning run to 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. It was a relatively straightforward evening for a Barça team, which has done business with Racing Santander in the past, most recently signing Pablo Torre. Now, it appears Racing are set to raid Barcelona this January for the services of one of their star talents at La Masia.

Manchester City are interested in signing Dro Fernandez from Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to . The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that Fernandez has already told Barcelona that he wants to leave midway through the season, with Man City among the clubs keen on a deal. The report has claimed that Man City manager Pep Guardiola has personally told the club to make a move for Fernandez.

Barcelona's 'Shark' is now the team's top scorer in the 2025-26 season and has 11 goals in La Liga, two in the Champions League and one each in the Super Cup and the Copa del Rey. He's the only Barca player to have scored in all four competitions. For all the criticism he's received and the doubts that hang over him still, there's simply no denying that 15 goals from 26 outings is a very good return.

It has been reported recently that one of Ecuador's most promising talents, Ederson Castillo, is in Barcelona. The youngster is undergoing a trial at the club and will be here for a few days. In the backdrop, his agent Peter Graetzer is also in Barcelona ahead of a potential meeting between him and the club, Mundo Deportivo reports. The agent confirmed his presence in the city by posting a story on his Instagram account. He appeared to be near Barcelona's training facilities at Ciutat Esportiva.

Barcelona are already laying the groundwork for next season, and one high-profile attacking name continues to feature prominently in their internal discussions. According to a recent report from MARCA, Barcelona remain interested in Julian Alvarez, despite the striker not enjoying his most productive campaign with Atletico Madrid. It is known that Barcelona's sporting management is actively developing a roadmap for the attacking unit ahead of the summer transfer window.

Since returning in September, after a year out due to an ACL injury, Barcelona youngster Marc Bernal has only played a little over 200 minutes across 11 matches in all competitions. The 18-year-old starlet enjoys the full trust of manager Hansi Flick. However, the manager has been careful with his reintegration so that there are no relapses or future complications, especially having seen Gavi's physical problems this term.

Barcelona's plans for the summer transfer window could suffer a significant setback, with new developments complicating their long-standing interest in Etta Eyong. According to a report from SPORT, the Blaugrana are now facing serious competition as Levante prepare to listen to offers for the highly rated forward and are open to facilitating his exit at the end of the season.