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Match - Wed 13 February, 21:45, Donbass Arena
| Goals | Goals |
|---|---|
| 33. Darijo Srna (30’) | 7. Robert Lewandowski (40’) |
| 20. Douglas Costa (67’) | 15. Mats Hummels (88’) |
Shakhtar awaits German champs
In action: da Silva Luiz Adriano of Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar are bidding to reach the quarterfinals for only the second time but now face Jürgen Klopp's Dortmund side, who left an eye-catching calling card in the group stage by topping Group D ahead of three fellow domestic champions Real Madrid, Ajax Amsterdam and Manchester City.
The Ukrainian outfit emerged from a group that contained both Juventus and Chelsea, while they have also impressed in the league this season. They currently top their domestic table with 51 points having won an incredible 17 of their 18 matches to date.
The German outfit have struggled in the league this season, however, as they sit some 15 points leaders Bayern Munich, with some suggestions that the club have prioritised success in the European competition.
Dortmund have won each of their last two matches against their opponents on Wednesday, with the latest victory coming in August 2011. Meanwhile, no Ukrainian team has ever beaten Dortmund in a European competition.
Despite impressing this season, Shakhtar have won just two of their last seven Champions League matches at home, but they are unbeaten in their last four encounters with German clubs.
Dortmund could prove awkward guests for Shakhtar judging by their efforts so far on their travels this term: besides winning 4-1 at Ajax, they were only denied victories at City and Madrid by late equalising goals.
The home side have an almost fully-fit squad to choose from, with Luiz Adriano, who has scored three goals in the competition this season, expected to start in attack alongside Eduardo.
Dortmund will be without Kevin Grosskreutz for the match, with the 24-year-old suffering with a viral infection. They are also sweating on the fitness of Ilkay Gundogan, but Mario Gotze and Marco Reus have both been passed fit.
Dortmund have won each of their last two matches against their opponents on Wednesday, with the latest victory coming in August 2011. Meanwhile, no Ukrainian team has ever beaten Dortmund in a European competition.
Despite impressing this season, Shakhtar have won just two of their last seven Champions League matches at home, but they are unbeaten in their last four encounters with German clubs.
Dortmund could prove awkward guests for Shakhtar judging by their efforts so far on their travels this term: besides winning 4-1 at Ajax, they were only denied victories at City and Madrid by late equalising goals.
The home side have an almost fully-fit squad to choose from, with Luiz Adriano, who has scored three goals in the competition this season, expected to start in attack alongside Eduardo.
Dortmund will be without Kevin Grosskreutz for the match, with the 24-year-old suffering with a viral infection. They are also sweating on the fitness of Ilkay Gundogan, but Mario Gotze and Marco Reus have both been passed fit.
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