Donetsk’s Shakhtar prepares for crucial match against Legia in the Europa Conference League
On October 23rd, at the Henry Reynolds City Stadium in Krakow, a key Group Stage match of the Europa Conference League will take place, where Donetsk’s Shakhtar will face the Polish team Legia.
This fixture is highly significant for both sides, as Shakhtar secured an important victory in the first round by defeating Aberdeen from Scotland 3-2 away.
Meanwhile, Legia, which finished fifth in the Polish championship last season, currently occupies the ninth position after 11 matches in this season’s league.
It is noteworthy that Legia is experiencing a challenging period, having failed to win in three consecutive official matches, including a recent 1-3 loss to Zagłębie in the national championship.
Regarding past encounters, the teams have met twice in official competitions.
In 2006, during the Champions League qualifying playoff, Shakhtar defeated Legia twice — 1-0 in Donetsk and 3-2 in Warsaw.
The match kicks off at 19:45, with live broadcast available for fans to watch.