Barcelona: FC Barcelona secured a 4-2 victory against Slavia Prague on Wednesday, maintaining its aspirations of finishing among the top eight in the Champions League as the tournament approaches its decisive final round of matches next week.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Barcelona, currently among eight teams tied at 13 points, ranging from sixth-placed Paris Saint-Germain to 13th-placed Atalanta, has set up an intense final round next Wednesday. The match against Slavia Prague began with the home team taking an early lead in the 10th minute through Vasil Kusej's close-range effort.
Fermin Lopez turned the tide for Barcelona with goals in the 34th and 42nd minutes. However, an own goal by Robert Lewandowski just before halftime left the score at 2-2. Barcelona regained control after the interval, with Dani Olmo and Lewandowski scoring to secure the win. The victory was marred by an injury to Pedri, who left the field with a hamstring issue.
In other matches, Dominik Szoboszlai's free kick just before halftime gave Liverpool a lead against Olympique de Marseille. An own goal by Marseille's goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and a stoppage-time goal by Cody Gakpo sealed a 3-0 win for Liverpool.
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane scored twice in quick succession during their 2-0 home victory over Union Saint-Gilloise, ensuring a spot in the top eight despite Kim Min-jae's red card and Kane's missed penalty.
Atalanta initially led against Athletic Bilbao with Gianluca Scamacca's goal, but Athletic turned the game around with goals from Gorka Guruzeta, Nico Serrano, and Robert Navarro, securing a 3-2 win despite a late goal by Nikola Krstovic.
Juventus' 2-0 win over Benfica, courtesy of second-half goals from Khephren Thuram and Weston McKennie, left Benfica needing a victory against Real Madrid next week to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Newcastle United edged closer to a top-eight finish with a 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven, thanks to goals from Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon, and Harvey Barnes.
Chelsea concluded the round in eighth position after Moises Caicedo's goal secured a 1-0 home win over Pafos. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid faces a challenge after a 1-1 draw with Galatasaray, and Qarabag staged a comeback to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home.