Mlada Boleslav and Sparta Praha played out a 0-0 draw in the Czech Cup on March 4, 2026. The goalless stalemate was a tense, tactical battle, setting up a replay to decide which team progresses to the next round. In a match of few clear-cut chances, both midfields canceled each other out, with defensive organization taking precedence over attacking flair. Sparta, as the more fancied side, had slightly more of the ball but struggled to break down a resilient Mlada Boleslav defense. The home team posed a threat on the counter-attack but lacked the final pass to create a decisive opportunity. The result was a fair reflection of a closely contested match between two well-matched top-flight sides. For Mlada Boleslav, holding Sparta to a clean sheet at home was a positive result to build on. The Sparta Praha manager would have been disappointed with his team's lack of creativity in the final third. Both teams fielded strong lineups, indicating the importance they placed on progressing in the domestic cup competition.