Champions League
Alexander ZUBKOV: “We continue to fight to qualify for the play-offs in the Champions League”
Striker of Shakhtar Donetsk Alexander Zubkov He shared his impressions after the victory against Antwerp (1:0) in the 5th round match of the Champions League group stage.
– Alexander in victory! Shakhtar have secured the European spring. What are the main positive aspects of the Antwerp match?
– What matters is the result. Considering the result, we continue to fight to qualify for the Champions League play-offs and therefore continue our preparations with good feelings.
– Did you expect Nikolai Matvienko to score after your cross from the free kick?
– We prepared for this carefully in training, so we understand each other. It’s great that he scored. Congratulations to him!
– You were chosen as the best player of the match. How does it feel to receive this award?
– To be honest, it’s very nice, but I wouldn’t single out one person because the whole team did a good job. We fought for each other, that’s why we got results.
– We all remember the stunning victory in the first leg against Antwerp. What was the difference between this match and the Belgium match?
– Probably because we played better in the first half after the break, but now maybe we played stronger in the first half and in the second half we played according to the result. But there were good counter attacks in the second half, we could have scored the second and third goals but there was a bit of a lack of luck and skill. But the important thing is that we win and move on.
– There were many local and Ukrainian fans in the stands. How strongly did you feel their support?
– A very good atmosphere where both teams enjoy playing. A big thank you to the people who came and cheered even though it was pretty cold outside. Thank you all very much!
– We have a match against Porto ahead of us. What will be the most important thing about this?
– I don’t know yet, we will prepare carefully as we get closer to the match. There will probably be a lot of emotions because this is a decisive match for both teams. See.
– Europa League or Champions League?
– Champions League.
The decisive match against Porto for the right to qualify for the Champions League play-offs will be played on December 13 at 22:00 Kiev time.
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“The best target has been determined”shakhtar“In the last 8 years.
Mikhail Mudrik – Winner of the survey among Super Battle goals 2025 fans.
Mudryk scored a superb goal against Scottish Celtic in a Champions League match on October 25, 2022.
In the latest poll among fans, Mudryk’s super strike received 2,759 votes, ahead of Yaroslav Rakitsky’s goal (2020).
Before that, 4 years ago, Viktor Kovalenko became the winner with the goal he scored in the match against Dynamo in 2018.
VIDEO. This is Mudrik. Shakhtar’s best goal in the last 8 years has been announced
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“Bavaria” Penalized for fans using fireworks in the Champions League match against Sporting – 3:1
Following the repeated use of pyrotechnics in the South Stand during home matches in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern were fined €50,000 by the UEFA Disciplinary Commission and the partial closure of the Allianz Arena (sectors 111–114) for the club’s next home match in European competition. The previously imposed suspended penalty will come into force after the incident in the match against Sporting Lisbon on 9 December 2025 and will be applied in the next home match against Union Saint-Gilloise on 21 January.
As tickets are not allocated to blocks during Bayern home matches in the lower tier of the South Stand and all 9,336 tickets for blocks 109-117 are valid, the club cannot technically cancel only 4,800 tickets for blocks 111-114. Therefore, as a first step, all South Stand tickets will be canceled and the club will refund the ticket price to the relevant buyers. All South Stand tickets will therefore be void and will not entitle you to a match against Saint-Gilloise at the Allianz Arena.
Ticket cancellations will be made on Friday. 109-110 and 115-117. In case of resale of seats in the blocks, Bayern will inform you about further actions and organizational details in a timely manner.
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Champions League
PHOTOGRAPH. The official Champions League ball has been presented. 25-year partnership with UEFA
Adidas officially introduced a special ball UEFA Champions League 2025/26It is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the partnership with the main club tournament in Europe.
The new ball will feature in the general stage and knockout matches of the Champions League and its design references the history and iconic symbols of the tournament; At the center of one of the stars is a 25th anniversary inscription, highlighting the silver anniversary of the cooperation between Adidas and UEFA.
The design combines a classic white base with silver accents, inspired by the final ball of the 2000/01 season when Adidas became the first official supplier of the Champions League ball.
PHOTOGRAPH. adidas presented the official ball of the Champions League. 25-year partnership with UEFA
The UEFA Champions League 25th Anniversary ball has been released by adidas to celebrate its 25th anniversary as the official match ball supplier of the tournament.
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