On the eve of the Champions League match against Real Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Igor Jovicevich gave an interview to AS.
Igor Jovichevich“How did we create a team capable of winning 4-1 against Leipzig and playing 1-1 against Celtic? There is a patriotic component. We no longer play for money, we play with our hearts. The owner of Shakhtar is one of the richest people in Ukraine, but his business has suffered greatly.
We play more on emotions, especially against teams that are worth 500 million euros. Just look at us in the Champions League. For me, the Champions League has always been a dream that I wanted to fulfill.
In Leipzig, my players and I were so excited that it was impossible to lose. We showed that no one gave us access to this tournament, that we ourselves deserved it, ”said Jovicevich.
