US EditionConference League Semi-Final Run a Test of Shakhtar's Resilience ...
Shakhtar have outperformed expectations in the competition and beat AZ Alkmaar in the quarter-finals, while Crystal Palace are winless in three.
- Shakhtar Donetsk face Crystal Palace on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in the UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg at Stadion Miejski in Krakow, Poland, marking their first competitive meeting.
- Krakow's Synerise Arena hosts Shakhtar's latest stop on an exile tour; Saturday marks the 12th anniversary of their final match at the Donbas Arena before pro-Russian separatists seized the region.
- Chief executive Serhii Palkin noted the squad faces 12-hour travel journeys for matches, emphasizing that competing in Europe offers a vital chance to remind the world of Ukraine's ongoing plight.
- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner faces squad challenges with Eddie Nketiah and Evann Guessand sidelined by injuries, while Tyrick Mitchell remains a doubt following the recent Liverpool defeat.
- Analysts favor Palace to win 2-1, positioning them to secure a slim lead before the second leg at Selhurst Park; Arda Turan will provide Shakhtar's fitness update on Wednesday.
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The Independent (US)Darijo Srna expects Ukraine to unite behind Shakhtar in Conference League semi
Srna’s team face Crystal Palace in Poland in the first leg of their European tie on Thursday.
Conference League semi-final run a test of Shakhtar's resilience amid war, says Palkin
(Corrects day of match to Thursday in paragraph 2)By Suramya KaushikApril 28 : Shakhtar Donetsk's run to the Conference League semi-finals represents much more than a sporting achievement with the team competing under extraordinary circumstances amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, their Chief Execu
On Thursday, April 30, Donetsk “Shakhter” will defeat the English “Crystal Palace” in the first match of the 1/2 final of the League Conference. Online text broadcast of Shakhter vs Crystal Palace match will be available on ZN.UA. Where and when to watch the match “Shakhter” - “Crystal Palace” Live broadcast of the song for Ukrainian players will be available on the channel “Football 1" of the Megogo media service. Nominally, the home match for …
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