Arda Turan expressed pride after Shakhtar Donetsk earned a 1-1 Champions League draw at PSV Eindhoven. The Turkish head coach shared an emotional story about 19-year-old debutant Isaque before debutant goalscorer Gleiker Mendoza praised the team's tactical bravery.
Shakhtar Donetsk captain Mykola Matviyenko has called on his side to settle an old debt against PSV as they return to the Champions League. The defender praised head coach Arda Turan for mentally preparing their inexperienced squad for the high-pressure clash in Eindhoven.
Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has reflected on the lessons learned from legendary manager Guus Hiddink ahead of facing PSV. The Turkish boss guided his side through a grueling border-crossing bus journey from Lviv before promising a courageous approach in Eindhoven.
Ivan Perisic has called on PSV Eindhoven to take a major step forward in the Champions League as they host Shakhtar Donetsk. The experienced winger urged his team-mates to avoid past opening-day mistakes while fiercely defending young forward Ruben van Bommel following recent media criticism.
PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz insists his side are vastly improved and far more mature ahead of their Champions League opener against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Dutch coach also brushed off media controversy surrounding Ruben van Bommel, labelling the ongoing public outrage laughably ridiculous.
The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Stamford Bridge is set to host Champions League football once again this season, but in a surprising twist, it will not be Chelsea taking to the pitch for Europe's elite competition. The Premier League giants have reached an agreement to host Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk for their continental home fixtures.
Stamford Bridge is prepared to welcome back the Champions League anthem this season, but in a surreal twist, it will not be for Chelsea. Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk are in advanced negotiations to use the iconic West London venue as their temporary home for Europe’s premier club competition.
Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk could play their home Champions League fixtures in England next season after launching exploratory talks with a Premier League club. The ongoing conflict in their homeland has forced the displaced side to evaluate alternative European venues, with London emerging as a strong potential destination.
Senegal international Ismaila Sarr has written his name into the history books by scoring the fastest Conference League goal ever. The Crystal Palace forward needed mere seconds to break the deadlock during his side's semi-final first-leg encounter against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has heaped praise on AZ Alkmaar sensation Kees Smit, labelling the midfielder a "special" talent destined for the very top of the game. Despite his side securing a 3-0 victory in the Conference League quarter-finals, the Turkish manager was left awestruck by the youngster's ability to dictate the tempo of the match against his team.
The football world is mourning the loss of Mircea Lucescu, one of the most decorated managers in history, who has died at the age of 80. The iconic Romanian coach passed away after suffering severe medical complications, leaving behind a monumental six-decade legacy. He won an astonishing 35 major trophies during a legendary career across Europe's top clubs and international football.
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