Defeat for Shakhtar Donetsk: On Wednesday evening (2.10.), the Ukrainians faced Atalanta Bergamo in their first home match of the Champions League at the Arena AufSchalke. Former Schalke player Sead Kolasinac was also on the pitch for the reigning Europa League winners from Italy. In the end, the hosts were clearly beaten 0:3.
A deserved victory for the Italians, who were the dominant team throughout the match. Shakthar Donetsk only put up serious resistance in the early stages, while the visitors from Bergamo increasingly increased the pressure and went into half-time with a 2:0 lead thanks to goals from Berat Djimsiti (21) and Ademola Lookman (44). Just a few minutes after the break, Atalanta Bergamo increased their lead to 3:0 (48') with a goal from Raoul Bellanova, thus putting the game beyond doubt.
Donetsk first continue their Ukrainian league campaign on Sunday (6 October) against LZN Cherkasy. On October 22, the Ukrainians will then play away at FC Arsenal for their first win in the league phase of the Champions League. The game at the Emirates Stadium in London kicks off at 9pm.
Anyone wishing to support Shakthar Donetsk in Gelsenkirchen can still secure tickets. On Wednesday, November 6, head coach Marino Pusic's team will face Young Boys Bern at 18:45 in the Arena AufSchalke. The Swiss champions successfully beat Turkish record champions Galatasaray Istanbul in the play-offs. Tickets for the match can be purchased as a ticket package at tickets.schalke04.de.
