Slavia Prague seek end to 18-year Champions League winless run against Arsenal

Prague-based Slavia Prague are entering their Champions League match against Arsenal on Wednesday with a daunting goal of ending their 18-year winless streak in European competitions. The Czech champions have a poor record in the competition, having won only one game out of 23 matches and managed only eight draws and 14 losses in four campaigns.

Manager Jindrich Trpisovsky has admitted the record weighs heavily on the team, but acknowledged that it is simply a matter of quality in football. Trpisovsky’s side will host Arsenal, who recently defeated Liverpool 1-0, in what will be a challenging away game. Despite their recent form, Slavia has a strong squad capable of adapting to different styles of play, but faces the reality that success against top teams like Arsenal and Bayern Munich will require a significant amount of luck and hard work.