Shakhtar Donetsk Overview

Stamford Bridge to host UCL despite Chelsea absence

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.

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Shakhtar in talks over playing Champions League games in England

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.

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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips: Selhurst glory beckons

Our expert offers his best Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their Conference League semi-final this evening (07/05/2026)

Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League match between Crystal Palace and Shakhtar Donetsk, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Sarr scores fastest Conference League goal EVER as Palace stun Shakhtar

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.