Renowned Ukrainian journalist and commentator Roberto Morales has shared his expectations of the return leg of the Europa League 1/8 finals between the Dutch Feyenoord and Ukrainian Shakhtar in Rotterdam today.
- De Kuijp always promises hell, but the conditions of soccer for Shakhtar are not heavenly as it is, so the factor of the stadium stands will primarily, I think, work for the hosts, for their inspiration. But it may happen that the stands will push Feyenoord forward too much, and the visitors will be able to catch the Dutch team at fault.
"The last time Shakhtar lost in France, they lost to Rennes. However, the defeat was not fatal for the team, because Igor Jovicevic's charges were stronger in the penalty shoot-out. In UPL, after the winter break, the Donetsk side have been winning very convincingly.
"Feyenoord have won seven of their last eight games. "Shakhtar have played seven times against the Dutch sides: two wins, four losses, one draw, goal difference 9-13. The bet is a draw," Morales said.