PRAGUE - Sparta Prague are assured of winning the Czech Republic national football title for the 33rd time this season after nearest challengers FK Teplice lost in Monday's late match.
With five matches left this season Sparta, on 61 points, cannot be caught by FK Teplice, who have 43 points, after losing 2-0 at Slavia Prague on Monday.
Last season's champions Banik Ostrava are in seventh position on 36 points.
05/02/2005 16:55 GMT