—- Barcelona delivered a thrilling attacking display to win 4-2 away to Slavia Praha and tighten their grip on a top-eight place in the expanded UEFA Champions League league phase.

Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, combined with late contributions from Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji, sealed the victory — a performance that will give coach Hansi Flick confidence as the competition heads into its final matchdays.

The win keeps Barcelona on course for direct qualification to the last 16, underlining their credentials as genuine contenders.

On the south coast of France, Liverpool dismantled Olympique de Marseille with a commanding 3–0 win. The Reds, driven by Mohamed Salah’s infectious form and a tight, cohesive unit in midfield and defence, never looked troubled. Early pressure yielded dividends, and despite a hostile atmosphere in the Velodrome, Liverpool’s organisation and cutting edge proved decisive.

The result strengthens Liverpool’s position in the upper reaches of the league table, keeping Jurgen Klopp’s side firmly in the mix for automatic progression. Marseille now face a nervy final game as they seek to secure a place in the knockout path.

Bayern Munich were at their efficient best against Union Saint-Gilloise, with the German champions controlling possession and tempo throughout.

The 3-0 victory continues Bayern’s strong European run and reinforces their bid for direct qualification to the round of 16, where they already look set to be among the frontrunners.

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