In January, soccer fans will have the opportunity to enjoy thrilling matchups in the Champions League as the league phase comes to a close. The 7th round of matches is currently underway, and on Wednesday, the players of the Spanish champion, FC Barcelona, will take to the field.
After six matches, the “Blaugrana” have accumulated 10 points, placing them in the 15th position. Before the 7th round, Hans Flick’s team was just two points shy of making it into the top eight.
On Wednesday evening, FC Barcelona is set to face what appears to be a manageable challenge against Slavia Prague. The Czech team has only a mathematical chance of advancing to the knockout stage. With just three points to their name, Slavia has failed to secure a win, finding the net only twice in the tournament.
The guest squad for the match has been confirmed, with Wojciech Szczęsny on the bench. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski’s presence in the starting lineup comes as no surprise. Due to Ferran Torres’ injury, Hansi Flick has limited options in the offensive lineup and has chosen to rely on Lewandowski. This marks the second time in 2026 that the Polish striker has been included in the starting eleven, with the first instance being during El Clasico.
The match between Slavia Prague and FC Barcelona is set to kick off at 21:00 on Wednesday, January 21. The confirmed lineup for FC Barcelona includes Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, Alex Balde, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Roony Bardghji, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and of course, Robert Lewandowski.
As the Champions League progresses, fans are hopeful for an exciting match and a potential bounce back for Barcelona.