The Clasico is always motivation
Monday, November 3, 2025
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Shakhtar midfielder Newertton shared his thoughts on the win over Oleksandriia (3-1)
– Newertton, congratulations on the victory! A fierce game, amazing emotions. What happened in the dressing room right after the match? How are you feeling right now?
– Thanks for the congratulations. It’s the Clasico and words aren’t really needed here. Winning the Clasico always gives the best feeling. We deserved this victory because the team work hard. There’s no other way for us to celebrate.
– A fantastic long-ranger from you. What were you thinking in that moment? Analyse the play.
– What comes to mind: I got past the Dynamo defender and managed a beautiful shot to secure the win for Shakhtar.
– How did Arda Turan motivate you for this clash and what did he say before the match?
– There wasn’t really any need for extra motivation. The Clasico is always motivation. I don’t think there’s anyone who isn’t motivated when it comes to the Clasico.
– But the team looked more confident than in the previous match. What advantages did Shakhtar have this time?
– We felt that we made mistakes in finishing in the last game, and we were able to improve on that today, which showed in the result.
– Shakhtar confidently sit at the top of the league table. What does that mean for the team?
– It doesn’t really mean anything because the championship isn’t over. There are other matches, including next year’s clash with Dynamo and we have to keep winning regardless of the game. We must aim for maximum results to stay at the top.
– Thanks for the congratulations. It’s the Clasico and words aren’t really needed here. Winning the Clasico always gives the best feeling. We deserved this victory because the team work hard. There’s no other way for us to celebrate.
– A fantastic long-ranger from you. What were you thinking in that moment? Analyse the play.
– What comes to mind: I got past the Dynamo defender and managed a beautiful shot to secure the win for Shakhtar.
– How did Arda Turan motivate you for this clash and what did he say before the match?
– There wasn’t really any need for extra motivation. The Clasico is always motivation. I don’t think there’s anyone who isn’t motivated when it comes to the Clasico.
– But the team looked more confident than in the previous match. What advantages did Shakhtar have this time?
– We felt that we made mistakes in finishing in the last game, and we were able to improve on that today, which showed in the result.
– Shakhtar confidently sit at the top of the league table. What does that mean for the team?
– It doesn’t really mean anything because the championship isn’t over. There are other matches, including next year’s clash with Dynamo and we have to keep winning regardless of the game. We must aim for maximum results to stay at the top.