Sparta Prague Dominates Slovácko in High-Scoring Victory Ahead of Europa Conference League Clash

Sparta Prague secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Slovácko in a Czech First League match on Monday, March 16, 2026, providing a significant morale boost ahead of their Europa Conference League rematch against AZ Alkmaar. The win marked Sparta’s second victory in their last six competitive duels and mirrored a previous 5-2 triumph against Ostrava.

Match Highlights

Jakub Martinec opened the scoring for Sparta in the 18th minute, heading in a corner from Haraslín. Tetour equalized for Slovácko in the 25th minute with a header of his own, assisted by Havlík. Sonne restored Sparta’s lead before halftime, scoring in the 42nd minute following an assist from Kadeřábek. Kadeřábek then extended Sparta’s advantage immediately after the break, scoring in the 48th minute after a play initiated by Irving. Jan Kuchta sealed the victory with two late goals, in the 74th and 90+1st minutes, both assisted by Mercado. Ouanda scored a consolation goal for Slovácko in the 85th minute.

Key Stats

• Sparta Prague Goals: Martinec (18’), Sonne (42’), Kadeřábek (48’), Kuchta (74’, 90+1’)
• Slovácko Goals: Tetour (25’), Ouanda (85’)
• Attendance: 15,323

Lineups

Sparta Prague: Surovčík – Kadeřábek (Panák 87’), Zelený, Martinec, Sonne – Irving (Rrahmani 72’), Kairinen, Sochůrek – Haraslín (Mercado 59’), Vojta (Kuol 87’), Grimaldo (Kuchta 72’).

Slovácko: Heča – Stojcevski, Rundič (Marinelli 59’), Vaško – Blahút (Barát 86’), Kostadinov (Ouanda 46’), Šviderský (Fiala 86’), Tetour, Ndefe – Suchan (Krmenčík 59’), Havlík.

League Standings

As of March 16, 2026, the Czech First League standings are as follows:

1. Slavia Prague (64 points)
2. Sparta Prague (54 points)
3. Pilsen (48 points)
4. Jablonec nad Nisou (45 points)
5. Olomouc (40 points)
6. Liberec (39 points)
7. Hradec Králové (37 points)
8. Karvina (33 points)
9. Zlin (31 points)
10. Pardubice (29 points)
11. Teplice (28 points)
12. Bohemians 1905 (27 points)
13. Mladá Boleslav (27 points)
14. Slovácko (23 points)
15. Ostrava (22 points)
16. Dukla Prague (19 points)

Looking Ahead

Sparta Prague will now turn their attention to the second leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 tie against AZ Alkmaar. Having lost the first leg 2-1, they will need a strong performance to advance to the quarter-finals. This dominant league victory provides a positive momentum as they prepare for the crucial European encounter.