Brandao: Shakhtar and Rennes have an equal chance of progressing further

Former Shakhtar Donetsk forward Brandao has spoken about what he expects from his former team's clash with French side Rennes in the Europa League 1/16 final.

Brandao

"I can't say who will qualify for the Europa League 1/8 finals - Rennes, or Shakhtar. There are so many surprises in football... With eleven against eleven, both teams have the same chances.

"Shakhtar are used to very high level matches. They are a very technical and attacking team, even after Mudryk's departure to Chelsea. And Rennes are just gaining experience on the European stage.

I am sure of one thing: we will have two good matches, which I will certainly see. I'm a fan of French football, but I will support Shakhtar in this game, because everything in Europe started with this club, but I also wish a good game to my friend Steve Mandanda," the official Renneswebsite quotes Brandao as saying.

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