SK Slavia Prague enters the UEFA Champions League fixture against Arsenal carrying a 22-match winless streak in the competition’s main phase, irozhlas.cz reported.
Slavia Prague Seeks to Avoid Unwanted Champions League Records
The Czech champions last tasted victory in the group or league stage of Europe’s premier club competition back in 2007. Since then, their winless run has stretched across 22 matches, bringing them uncomfortably close to the record in the competition’s group or league phase. Romanian side FCSB endured a 23-match winless streak between 2006 and 2013, while AEK Athens went 24 games without a victory from 1992 to 2006, though their sequence included three matches outside the group phase.
Slavia’s current European campaign has yielded a single point from their opening three fixtures. The team opened the league phase with a 3-2 home defeat against Lens and followed it with a 2-0 loss away to Sabah in Baku before securing a 2-2 draw against Fenerbahce in Istanbul. In cup competitions, the Czech league leaders have also gone 18 matches without a win.
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Arsenal Visits Prague as Premier League Leaders
The task of breaking that drought falls on Wednesday in Prague, where Slavia will host English champions and current Premier League leaders Arsenal. Arsenal arrives in Prague holding seven points from their first three matches of the European campaign.
The encounter comes in the fourth round of the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the match taking place?
The match takes place on Wednesday in Prague, with kickoff scheduled for 20:05.
What is Slavia Prague’s current standing in the Champions League phase?
Slavia has earned one point from three matches, following a draw against Fenerbahce and defeats to Lens and Sabah.
How has Arsenal performed in the competition so far?
Arsenal has accumulated seven points from their opening three fixtures, most recently drawing against Bayern Munich in Munich.
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