Hey everyone, Dularchandra Kushwaha here – proud owner of dcmindunicorn.com. I’m from Patna, and while I love my cricket, football has its own charm, especially when it’s a high-stakes Champions League clash like this one. Yesterday, on January 21, 2026, Slavia Praha hosted FC Barcelona at the Fortuna Arena in Prague for Matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League league phase. What a rollercoaster it was – Barca came out on top with a 4-2 victory, but not without some serious drama!
Slavia started like a house on fire. Just 10 minutes in, Vasil Kušej bundled the ball in from a corner to give the home side a shock lead. The Czech fans were buzzing, and for a moment, it looked like Barcelona might be in for a rough night. But Hansi Flick’s boys aren’t ones to back down. Fermín López stepped up big time, scoring twice in the first half to flip the script. His first was a stunner, and the second put Barca ahead.
Then came the twist – right before halftime, Robert Lewandowski accidentally turned a Slavia corner into his own net, making it 2-2. Ouch! But Lewy made up for it in the second half with a clinical finish, and Dani Olmo added another to seal the deal at 4-2. Barcelona had to dig deep, especially after Pedri limped off with an injury – that’s a worry for the Catalans moving forward.
Slavia fought hard, no doubt. They’re a tough side at home, and players like Kušej and their set-piece threats kept Barca on their toes. But Barcelona’s quality shone through – López was the man of the match with his brace, Olmo’s creativity was key, and Lewandowski’s redemption goal was pure class. Iñaki Peña in goal made some crucial saves too.
This win boosts Barcelona to ninth in the Champions League table, tied on 13 points with a bunch of teams. They’re just one spot off automatic qualification for the last 16 – the final matchday is gonna be nail-biting!
What a game for neutral fans like me. If you’re into football, this one’s a highlight reel waiting to happen. Who do you think will top the group phase? Let me know in the comments!
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