Robert Lewandowski score for both ends as Barcelona beat Slavia Prague 4-2 for Wednesday night Champions League game.
Vasil Kusej put Slavia Prague ahead early on their home ground, but Fermin Lopez brace make Barcelona go 2-1 before Lewandowski own goal bring Slavia back level 2-2 before half-time.
Second half, Barcelona show class, score through Dani Olmo and Lewandowski to secure three vital points and keep hope for knockout stage alive.
Result put La Liga champions 9th in overall Champions League table, level on points with 8th, 7th and 6th, while Slavia Prague fall to 34th, hope for playoffs don finish.
TPB Verdict
Hansi Flick fit happy with result, but him go still dey worry about how dem defend, especially for the two goals wey dem concede. Barca dey very weak for set pieces, now dem don concede 13 Champions League goals this season, joint-most in top 15.
Dem go still dey dangerous for attack, but better teams fit punish dem if dem continue to defend like this. Slavia Prague don confirm elimination, pick only 3 points from 7 matches. Barcelona sure say dem fit reach at least playoffs. Dem fit still finish as high as 3rd if dem win last game on Wednesday January 28.
Slavia Prague vs Barcelona Highlights
10th min: Vasil Kusej (Slavia Prague) goal
Slavia Prague take early lead. Kusej convert corner from close range after Barcelona fail to clear. Slavia 1-0 Barca.
34th min: Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) goal
Game level. Fermin score from narrow angle after smart passing move by Barca. Slavia 1-1 Barca.
42nd min: Fermin Lopez (Barcelona) goal
Barcelona turn game. Fermin strike from outside box, Slavia 1-2 Barcelona.
44th min: Robert Lewandowski own goal
Slavia Prague draw again. Lewandowski turn corner into own net. Slavia 2-2 Barcelona. Barca still dey struggle for set pieces.
63rd min: Dani Olmo (Barcelona) goal
Olmo fire top corner from distance. Barcelona take lead 3-2.
71st min: Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) goal
Lewandowski finally score for the right side. Rashford cross converted. Barcelona 4-2 Slavia Prague. Game settle.
Man of the Match – Fermin Lopez
Strong game for Barcelona attackers, but Fermin stand out. Him score brace in first half and cause plenty wahala for Slavia Prague with him ability to find space.
Slavia Prague vs Barcelona Match Stats
Possession: Slavia Prague 41% – 59% Barcelona
Shots: Slavia Prague 12 – 20 Barcelona
Shots on Target: Slavia Prague 2 – 12 Barcelona
Corners: Slavia Prague 5 – 4 Barcelona
Fouls: Slavia Prague 9 – 11 Barcelona
Wetin Next?
Barcelona go turn attention back to La Liga, dem go host Real Oviedo on Sunday afternoon.
Slavia Prague still dey winter break, next match go be last Champions League group game away to Pafos FC on January 28.
