I want to thank the fans for the atmosphere!

– Oleksandr, congratulations on the win! Shakhtar secured the European spring. What are the key positive points of the match against Antwerp?

– The important thing is that there is the result. And in view of the result, we continue the fight for the Champions League play-offs, so we are preparing further with good emotions.

– Did you expect Mykola Matviienko to score after your free-kick cross?

– We carefully prepared for this while training, so we understand each other. It's great that he scored. My congratulations to him!

– You were recognized as the Player of the Match. What emotions do you have?

– To be honest, it's very nice, but I wouldn't single out anyone because the entire team did a good job. We fought for each other, that's why we have this result.

– We all remember the spectacular victory in the first match against Antwerp. In what way this match were different from the game in Belgium?

– Probably, we played better after the break in the first match, and now, perhaps, we had stronger first half, playing based on the score in the second half. But even in the second half there were good counterattacks, we could score the second and third goals, but there was a little lack of luck or skills. However, the main thing is that we won and are moving on.

– There were a lot of fans in the stands both local and Ukrainian. How strong was their support?

– A very cool atmosphere in which both teams were happy to play, so many thanks to everyone who came and showed their support, even though it was quite cold outside. Many thanks to everyone!

– The match against Porto is ahead. What will be the most important thing in it?

– I don't know yet, we will prepare thoroughly closer to the game. There will probably be a lot of emotions because it is still a decisive match for both teams. We’ll see.

– Champions League or Europa League?

– Champions League.