Barcelona journey to Czechia to tomorrow evening within the UEFA Champions League, and the one goal will likely be to show their scenario round after a shock defeat to Actual Sociedad.
The Catalans dominated for a big half in opposition to the Basque aspect, however poor luck and refereeing errors value them the sport.
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Heading again into the UEFA Champions League for the primary time since their return to type, they are going to be eager to showcase their potential on the large stage as soon as extra.
Slavia Prague supervisor excited to face Barcelona
Slavia Prague supervisor Jindrich Trpisovsky confronted the media forward of his group’s conflict in opposition to Barcelona within the UEFA Champions League earlier as we speak and spoke in depth about what he anticipated from the Catalans on the evening.
He started by talking on Barcelona’s comparatively sophisticated place within the competitors and the way they are going to be hungry for a win.
“I don’t know if the scenario that Barça has within the Champions League standings advantages us,” stated Trpisovsky.
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“It’s stated that the large groups don’t lose two video games in a row, I believe it will give them a lift for the match. Enjoying in opposition to Barça is a soccer celebration,” he added.
The supervisor then conveyed his disappointment over Lamine Yamal’s suspension and the way his group would have liked to play in opposition to the rising winger.
“It’s a disgrace that Lamine Yamal isn’t right here. I’m unhappy as a result of some gamers gained’t have the chance to face a participant like him.”
Regardless of the teen’s absence, Barcelona arrive with an nearly full-strength squad, and the opposition supervisor praised most of the group’s younger stars.
“Pedri has loads of high quality, that’s why he’s at Barça. Fermin and Olmo are additionally superb. Pedri could be very built-in, he’s a contemporary participant, technical. I like the way in which he performs,” famous the Slavia boss.
Trpisovsky sang praises of Barcelona gamers. (Photograph by Shaun Botterill/Getty Photos)
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“They’re gamers who’ve options for all the things; Pedri and Fermin complement one another. The coach can be a soccer phenomenon. It’s an important group. At the moment, I really like Raphinha and Lamine,” he added.
Slavia Prague haven’t performed an official match in over a month and a half as their league is on a brief hiatus to keep away from the intense chilly temperatures. Talking on how it’s his group’s first sport of 2026, he stated:
“It’s the primary sport of 2026, it is going to be an necessary take a look at. Whenever you haven’t performed for a very long time, you generate uncertainty concerning the group’s state of type.”
“Barça has expertise with temperature modifications. We went to play in Spain, and the distinction was 27 levels. Flick is German and is aware of what could be discovered on the local weather degree,” he added on Barcelona’s arrival to play within the troublesome circumstances.
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Lastly, the supervisor was requested about his tactical concepts for the large sport, to which he stated,
“We’re conscious that they play with a system that, in defence, many instances goes to millimetres.”
“We’re superb in depth, and we will present that. I hope we handle to create good strain. Towards an adversary like them, you’ll be able to’t make errors as a result of they punish you,” he added.
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