The famous football manager and agent Vyacheslav Zahovoylo shared his thoughts on the Champions League group stage match between Real Madrid and Shakhtar:
"It is very difficult to predict matches of Miners. Shakhtar has a practically new team made up of Ukrainian players. There are no more Brazilian legionnaires, a new ambitious coach has appeared. The team is not balanced yet. "Shakhtar" can give both a good game and play unconvincingly.
Real Madrid hosts the guests at home at the Santiago Bernabeu. "Vershkovi" failed in the last round, so of course today they will play only for victory. They have a well-rounded squad, fast flanks, excellent realization of moments. Karim Benzema returns from injury with a great desire to score.
I don't see any special chances for Shakhtar today. I will bet on the victory of "Real Madrid" in three goals.