Mircea Lucescu: Hoverla know how to stop us? Very good!

Darijo Srna: Our confusion led to such an unpleasant episode

Mircea Lucescu: We woke up, just like a boxer after a shock

After the victory over FC Nordsjælland, Shakhtar head coach answered the journalists’ questions at his post-match press conference.

Shakhtar through to Champions League last 16!

Darijo Srna: We will give presents to all who are in need

Mister presented the cups and a suit

Shakhtar museum continues to grow owing to more new exhibits. On the morning of 12 November, the head coach of FC Shakhtar Donetsk Mircea Lucescu personally bro

Roberto Di Matteo: I have my own destiny in my hands

The day before the game with Shakhtar at Stamford Bridge, the Chelsea manager held his pre-match press conference.

Willian: We will do everything to win

On the eve of the match in London the Pitmen’s midfielder has answered the journalists’ questions.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: After victories, one returns to form much faster

Shakhtar midfielder speaks about the upcoming away clash with Tavriya.

Roberto Di Matteo: We found it hard to get into our rhythm

The Chelsea manager tried to explain the reasons behind today’s defeat at the hands of Shakhtar.

Mircea Lucescu: Today’s Chelsea are stronger than the Chelsea who won the UCL

After the victory over the Londoners, Shakhtar head coach answered the journalists’ questions.

Luiz Adriano: We have to play like today, with keeping our calm

Shakhtar’s forward has given his take on today’s win over Chelsea.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: The team are on the rise

Shakhtar’s midfielder has shared his impressions in the wake of the Pitmen’s win over Chelsea.

Shakhtar beat the Champions League winners

Matchday 3 of the Champions League Group E has seen Shakhtar Donetsk entertaining Chelsea

UCL, Donetsk and Fernandinho

Ahead of the game Shakhtar vs Chelsea, The Independent released a curious interview with Fernandinho. We bring to your attention the highlights:

The Top 20 features Henrikh Mkhitaryan

The Top 20 features Henrikh Mkhitaryan among the footballers. Here is what our US colleagues write about the midfielder:

Razvan Rat: The pitch was filled with sand and sparse grass

Shakhtar’s defender shared his views about the game against Juventus.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Juventus didn’t surprise us with anything

Shakhtar’s midfielder gave his take on today’s game.

Massimo Carrera: Opening 30 minutes saw us being afraid of Shakhtar

Juventus coach reflected on his team’s game with Shakhtar.

Juventus vs Shakhtar: preview

Juventus vs Shakhtar: preview

Juventus Stadium in Turin, Tuesday 2 October 2012, 21.45 EET.



The Italian champions will be further buoyed by their comeback from 2-0 down to earn a draw at holders

Giorgio Chiellini: We have a lot of respect for Shakhtar

Juventus defender has given his take on the upcoming game against

Shakhtar vs Chelsea: tickets for Parafan Club

Juventus vs Shakhtar: ref appointments

 

Shakhtar’s opponents

Shakhtar’s opponents in the Champions League have played their games in the domestic leagues.

Nordsjælland got a confident 3-0 win over Esbjerg. On 32 minutes John put the hosts in front. At the beginning of the second half Lorentzen doubled the lead.
With a couple of minutes remaining before the final whistle, Stokholm netted Nordsjælland’s third goal. It should also be noted that on 49 minutes Esbjerg was reduced to ten players.