The UEFA Champions League match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Porto will take place at Volksparkstadion on Wednesday at 12:30 am IST.
Shakhtar Donetsk and Porto are both aiming to kick off their 2023-24 Champions League group-stage campaigns on a high note as they face each other in Hamburg on Tuesday night. Both squads are currently leading their respective domestic leagues this season. Shakhtar is at the top of the Ukrainian top flight with 17 points, while Porto is leading the Primeira Liga table with 13 points.
Shakhtar Donetsk has had a strong start to the season, recording five wins and two draws in their first seven league matches, placing them at the top of their division with 17 points. Despite being the reigning Ukrainian champions, they couldn’t advance beyond the group stage in the previous Champions League season and haven’t reached the knockout rounds since the 2017-18 campaign. Their most recent league match saw them secure a 1-0 victory over Obolon Kyiv, but this upcoming Champions League fixture marks their return to the competition following a 4-0 loss to RB Leipzig last November. Both teams aim to compete for a top-two spot in the group, with Barcelona considered favorites despite their recent European struggles, while Royal Antwerp is perceived as the underdogs. Shakhtar’s next group game will be against Antwerp in early October, so a positive result here would set them up well for that encounter.
Porto, on the other hand, head into this match following a 1-0 victory over Estrela on Friday, which has pushed their tally to 13 points from five league games this season. Managed by Sergio Conceicao, they currently top the Primeira Liga, holding a one-point lead over second-placed Benfica. Their ambition for the season is to secure their 31st top-flight title, aiming to wrestle the trophy away from Benfica. In the previous Champions League campaign, the Dragons reached the round of 16, where they were defeated by the eventual finalists, Inter Milan. In the 2020-21 season, they made it to the quarter-finals. While Porto famously won the Champions League in 2004, it would be considered a surprise if they made a significant impact in this season’s competition.
Shakhtar Donetsk probable starting lineup: Riznyk, Konoplya, Kozik, Rakitskyi, Azarovi, Stepanenko, Zubkov, Sudakov, Kryskiv, Kashchuk, Sikan
Porto probable starting lineup: Costa, Mario, Cardoso, Pepe, Wendell, Gonzalez, Eustaquio, Pepe, Franco, Martinez, Taremi
Shakhtar Donetsk
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Obolon | 1-0 (W) |
| Minaj | 4-1 (W) |
| Kolos Kovalivka | 2-0 (W) |
| Kryvbas | 3-3 (D) |
| Oleksandriya | 2-1 (W) |
Porto
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Estrela | 1-0 (W) |
| Arouca | 1-1 (D) |
| Rio Ave | 2-1 (W) |
| SC Farense | 2-1 (W) |
| Moreirense | 2-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| Porto draw Shakhtar Donetsk | 1-1 |
| Porto draw Shakhtar Donetsk | 2-2 |
| Porto beat Shakhtar Donetsk | 2-0 |
| Porto beat Shakhtar Donetsk | 2-1 |
The UEFA Champions League match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Porto will take place at Volksparkstadion on Wednesday at 12:30 am IST.
| Shakhtar Donetsk vs Porto | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 20 |
| Venue | Volksparkstadion |
| Kickoff time in Ukraine | 10:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in Ukraine can catch the live action via MEGOGO Football 1 while those in Portugal can watch the match live via Eleven Sports 1 Portugal, DAZN Portugal.
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