Shakhtar vs RB Leipzig. Which team will make it to the playoffs of the Champions League?
On Wednesday, November 2, the match between Shakhtar and RB Leipzig will take place at the stadium of the Polish Army in the 6th round of the Champions League.
Shakhtar is holding the current Champions League draw very well, the team in a difficult group before the last round has already guaranteed itself a European Cup spring. But in order to qualify for the playoffs of the Champions League, the Pitmen definitely need to win in the final match of the group stage.
This season, the young team of Igor Jovicevich has already surprised the public several times and will now try to do it again. In the first round match, Shakhtar convincingly defeated Leipzig, which means that the Pitmen will definitely not be afraid of their opponent and will give all their strength for a victorious result.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig in the last round of the Champions League group stage unexpectedly defeated Real Madrid at home and this success allowed the team to gain a foothold in second place in the quartet. To continue playing in the tournament, it is enough for the Bulls not to lose in the sixth round duel.
The Bulls will be extremely motivated in the match against Shakhtar and will obviously want to take revenge for the insulting defeat in the first match. It is unlikely that Leipzig will play for a draw and prefer to sit on the defensive. Still, this German team is distinguished by an active game in attack and is used to creating a large number of chances at the gates of others.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Shakhtar vs RB Leipzig
ShakhtarShakhtar is holding the current Champions League draw very well, the team in a difficult group before the last round has already guaranteed itself a European Cup spring. But in order to qualify for the playoffs of the Champions League, the Pitmen definitely need to win in the final match of the group stage.
This season, the young team of Igor Jovicevich has already surprised the public several times and will now try to do it again. In the first round match, Shakhtar convincingly defeated Leipzig, which means that the Pitmen will definitely not be afraid of their opponent and will give all their strength for a victorious result.
RB Leipzig
Leipzig in the last round of the Champions League group stage unexpectedly defeated Real Madrid at home and this success allowed the team to gain a foothold in second place in the quartet. To continue playing in the tournament, it is enough for the Bulls not to lose in the sixth round duel.
The Bulls will be extremely motivated in the match against Shakhtar and will obviously want to take revenge for the insulting defeat in the first match. It is unlikely that Leipzig will play for a draw and prefer to sit on the defensive. Still, this German team is distinguished by an active game in attack and is used to creating a large number of chances at the gates of others.
Shakhtar vs RB Leipzig facts
- In the first round match of this Champions League, Shakhtar defeated RB Leipzig with a score of 4:1;
- RB Leipzig are three points ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Group F standings ahead of the last matchday;
- Leipzig have won three matches in a row in the Champions League group stage;
- Shakhtar lost only one match in the current Champions League.
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