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Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview, Team News, Lineups, and Live Stream
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group Stage Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM CET (3:00 PM ET) Stadium: Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, Madrid, Spain
Real Madrid:
- Team News: Real Madrid will be without the services of Eden Hazard, who is still recovering from a thigh injury. Karim Benzema is also a doubt after picking up a knock in the weekend's La Liga match against Valladolid.
- Lineup: Zidane is expected to stick with the same lineup that started against Valladolid, with Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane forming the central defensive partnership. Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos will anchor the midfield, while Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo will provide width on the flanks.
- Probable Lineup: Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Ferland Mendy; Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos; Vinícius Júnior, Casemiro, Rodrygo; Karim Benzema (or Luka Jović)
Shakhtar Donetsk:
- Team News: Shakhtar Donetsk will be without the services of their star player, Manor Solomon, who is out with a knee injury. Taison will also miss the match due to a suspension.
- Lineup: Shakhtar Donetsk will likely start with a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Dentinho and Junior Moraes leading the attack. Alan Patrick and Marlos will provide width on the flanks, while Fred and Maycon will anchor the midfield.
- Probable Lineup: Anatoliy Trubin; Ismaily, Mykola Matviyenko, Serhiy Kryvtsov, Dodo; Fred, Maycon; Alan Patrick, Marlos, Tete; Junior Moraes
Live Stream:
- You can watch the match live on various platforms, including:
- UEFA Champions League website and app
- DAZN (USA)
- BT Sport (UK)
- beIN Sports (France)
- Movistar+ (Spain)
- Telekom Sport (Romania)
- and many more
Head-to-Head:
- Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk have met twice in the UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid winning both matches.
- Real Madrid won 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the 2013-14 group stage, while they won 3-1 at the Donbass Arena in the 2015-16 group stage.
Prediction:
- Real Madrid are expected to win this match comfortably, given their superior squad and home advantage. Shakhtar Donetsk will likely try to park the bus and hit Real Madrid on the counter, but the Spanish giants have the quality to break them down.
Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk