Shakhtar Donetsk hosts Genk in the second leg of the Champions League qualification semifinals. The match will be played on Tuesday, August 10th at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kyiv)
Before the voyage to Belgium, Shakhtar Donetsk managed to hold several matches in the UPL. But the roster changed seriously, as Roberto De Zerbi was not constrained by the limit in the Champions League. As a result, he fielded only two Ukrainians (goalkeeper Trubin and Matvienko on the left flank, but in the status of a captain). Not all ideas justified themselves, and the Miners even had to win back. And Manor Solomon managed to get injured and will have to miss the upcoming match. Still, the result was obtained. The Brazilians made difference. Pedrinho earned a penalty for Tete, and Marlos and Ismaily rolled the ball to Alan Patrick to a free corner.
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Genk started their way in the Champions League qualification at a very unfortunate time for themselves. They start the new season as hard as they looked great at the end of last year. Having lost 2-3 to Club Brugge in the Super Cup, the Smurfs lost points in the opening rounds of the Jupiler League. As a result, van den Brom seriously renewed the lineup after the defeat to Oostende. However, Shakhtar had an advantage even at the Luminus Arena. Still, the Belgians' trump cards worked: pressure, Ito's activity (he made an assist), and Onuachu’s ability to play in the air (he opened the scoring with a header in the 39th minute). Nevertheless, the defense of Genk is awful. Pedrinho earned a penalty literally out of the blue, and then the Smurfs even missed a draw. Now there is no rule of advantage of an away goal, but Genk needs to go to Kyiv with the task of winning. This means that the club will play even more openly.
This was the first match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Genk. But the Miners were able to prove once again that they can play successfully against the representatives of Belgium. Of course, Shakhtar will be satisfied with a draw. But if they managed to beat Genk away, then why should not they repeat this result at home? We bet on the victory of the hosts.
Prediction for the match: Shakhtar Donetsk to win
