Leipzig-Shakhtar Donetsk is a match valid for the first day of the Champions League
Maybe, at another time, this challenge gave the feeling that it could be balanced. Unfortunately, however, things went differently for the Ukrainians, unexpectedly and even undeservedly. But we won’t go into speeches that go beyond what is a presentation of the match. Of course, there is the beauty of a comeback after a league standstill, and that is why Leipzig, who certainly cannot be influenced by external factors, appear to be firm favourites in this first Champions League game. Tedesco’s team should take the three points, also because a different Shakhatr arrives than in previous years: totally revolutionised.
Leipzig’s moment doesn’t even look good, to be honest. Last weekend the German team took four pins from Frankfurt in a match that was never in doubt. A decisive challenge from the start that never saw the visiting team in the lead. This is obviously not a sign to be underestimated. But Leipzig at home especially manages to have a different face than usual. In short, from what we’ve told you, you too will have understood how this debut could go down.
Domenico Tedesco
The Prediction
Leipzig – and the bookmakers think so too – should have no problem taking their first win in this Champions League. A challenge that could also give them at least three goals in total. It will be difficult for Shakhtar, who will also be emotionally affected by their return to Europe, to score.
Leipzig-Shakhtar Donetsk’s likely line-up
- LIPSIA (3-4-1-2): Gulacsi; Simakan, Orban, Gvardiol; Henrichs, Laimer, Kampl, Raum; Olmo; Nkunku, Werner.
- SHAKHTAR DONETSK (4-1-4-1): Trubin; Mykhaylic, Matviienko, Bondar, Konoplya; Stepanenko; Mudryk, Sudakov, Bondarenko, Petryak; Sikan.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1
