Slavia Prague 2-4 Barcelona: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Robert Lewandowski scores at both ends in vital European win for La Liga champions

Robert Lewandowski scored at both ends of the field as Barcelona recorded a 4-2 victory over Slavia Prague in Wednesday night's Champions League contest.

Vasil Kusej sent Slavia Prague into a dream lead on home soil, but a brace from Fermin Lopez allowed Barcelona to move 2-1 ahead, before an own goal from Lewandowski levelled the scores at 2-2 heading into the half-time break in the Czech Republic.

Barcelona showed their quality in the second half, though, scoring through Dani Olmo and Lewandowski to claim a vital three points in their pursuit of a knockout round spot.

The result has left the La Liga champions in ninth position in the overall Champions League table, level on points with eighth, seventh and sixth in the section, while Slavia Prague are down in 34rd, with their hopes of making the playoffs now over.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

Well, it was job done for head coach Hansi Flick in terms of the result, but the German will once again be concerned by the manner of his side's defending, especially for the two goals.

Barcelona looked incredibly vulnerable from set pieces, and that is now 13 Champions League goals conceded this season - the joint-most in the top 15.

The Catalan outfit will be a threat in the competition due to their incredible quality in the final third of the field, but better teams will punish them if they continue to defend in this manner.

Slavia Prague's elimination in the league phase has been confirmed, only managing to pick up three points from seven matches, but Barcelona are now certain of a spot in at least the playoffs.

Flick's side are ninth, level on points with the three teams above them, while they could still finish as high as third in the final gameweek, which takes place on Wednesday January 28.

SLAVIA PRAGUE VS. BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS

Vasil Kusej goal vs. Barcelona (10th minute, Slavia Prague 1-0 Barcelona)

A dream start for Slavia Praha ?

Vasil Kušej bundles the ball over the line with an unconventional finish, putting the home side 1–0 up against Barcelona ?

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Slavia Prague take the lead in the 10th minute of the match, with Kusej on the scoresheet, converting from close range after Barcelona fail to deal with a corner.

Fermin Lopez goal vs. Slavia Prague (34th minute, Slavia Prague 1-1 Barcelona)

It is all square in this Champions League contest, with Fermin finding the back of the net from a narrow angle following a wonderful passing move from the La Liga champions.

Fermin Lopez goal vs. Slavia Prague (42nd minute, Slavia Prague 2-1 Barcelona)

Fermín López turns the match around ?

A superb strike sees the Spaniard get his second of the evening, and put Barcelona in front ?

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Barcelona turn the contest around, and it is Fermin once again, with the Spaniard finding the back of the net with a wonderful strike from outside the penalty box.

Robert Lewandowski own goal vs. Barcelona (44th minute, Slavia Prague 2-2 Barcelona)

Slavia Prague are back on terms, and it is an own goal from Barcelona striker Lewandowski, as the Poland international turns a corner into the back of his own net.

Barcelona are struggling to deal with set pieces in this match.

Dani Olmo goal vs. Slavia Prague (63rd minute, Slavia Prague 2-3 Barcelona)

A Barcelona Beauty ?

Dani Olmo puts the Catalan side ahead in style ?

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Barcelona have their third of the match in the 63rd minute, as Olmo fires one into the top corner from distance - it is a wonderful effort from the Spain international.

Robert Lewandowski goal vs. Slavia Prague (71st minute, Slavia Prague 2-4 Barcelona)

Drought OVER ??

Robert Lewandowski gets his first Champions League goal of the season ?

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That could be the points for Barcelona, as Rashford's dangerous cross is converted by Lewandowski at the second time of asking - the visitors now lead 4-2 here.

MAN OF THE MATCH - FERMIN LOPEZ

Fermin López this season:

20 G/A
10 goals
10 assists

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This was a strong match for a number of Barcelona attackers, but the pick of the bunch was Fermin, who netted a first-half brace for the Catalan outfit.

The Spain international's second was a terrific hit, and he caused Slavia Prague all sorts of problems during the game due to his unique ability to find space in tight areas.

BEST STATS

10 - Barcelona have conceded goals in 10 consecutive matches for the first time in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League.

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31 - Eric García is the only @FCBarcelona player to have appeared in all games played by his team in all competitions this season (31) and also the one with most starts (27). Leader. pic.twitter.com/9p8rHmfKTr
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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

WHAT NEXT?

Barcelona's attention will now switch back to La Liga, with the Catalan giants resuming their domestic campaign at home to Real Oviedo on Sunday afternoon.

Slavia Prague, meanwhile, are still on a winter break in their season, so their next match is their final Champions League league stage clash, tackling Pafos FC away from home on January 28.