Preview

November 3, Madrid, Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, 15:00

Match build-up

In the UEFA Youth League, the Miners are sitting in the second spot with 6 points after beating Real Madrid and Sheriff (goal difference is 8-3). The wingers Artem Veklenko and Ivan Borysenko will not be able to help the team in the game against Madrid.

Anton Hluschenko, midfielder:

“We are expecting a tough encounter. We understand that Real will want to take revenge for their first-leg defeat and will be getting ready, but we are also getting prepared because we want to beat these opponents especially in the away game. It’s important not to lose becausethen we will not only earn points for ourselves, but also reduce our competitors’ chance of advancing further.”

Opponents

Before the meeting with Shakhtar in the UEFA Youth League, Hernan Perez's team suffered no defeats: they tied with Inter and defeated Sheriff. Now the Spaniards are sitting in the third spot with four points (goal difference is 7-5). At the recent weekend, Castilla (Real Madrid's reserve team) beat Villarreal's reservists at home (2-1), currently having the 14th position in the Primavera.

The Madrid side quickly move from defence to attack due to fast advances along the flanks, they also skilfully deploy the full-backs and actively integrate them into attacks.

Head-to-head record

The teams met three times: Madrid won on two occasions, with Shakhtar winningthe recent match (goal difference is 5-12).

Last match

October 19, 2021. Kyiv

Shakhtar Donetsk U19 3-2 (3-2) Real Madrid U19

Goals: 0-1 Peter (10’), 1-1 Hluschenko (32’), 1-2 Marvel (41’), 2-2 Siheev (42’), 3-2 Hulko (45’)

Shakhtar U19: Puzankov, Kapinus, Farina, Kozik, Buleza, Losenko (Rosputko, 77’), Hluschenko (Havryliuk, 86’), Hulko (c) (Pliusch, 77’), Siheev, Veklenko (Bako, 86’), Honcharuk (Pohorilyi, 83’)