Preview:
Real Madrid will plan to bounce back after their staggering annihilation by Barcelona in El Clasico in their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.Rafael Benitez's men secured their place in the knockout phase of the opposition, yet can affirm their place as champs of Group A with a triumph in the Ukraine.
Real Madrid:
Real have entered emergency mode as a consequence of their devastating thrashing on account of their astringent opponents before their home match at the Bernabeu on Saturday, despite the fact that president Florentino Perez has advocated Benitez. Madrid were dismantled through the span of the match as Luis Suarez netted two goals, while Neymar and Andres Iniesta additionally got on the scoresheet in a demoralising annihilation for the club. This was was their second defeat consecutively in La Liga taking after their 3-2 thrashing to Sevilla before the international break, leaving Benitez under huge pressure only six months into his rule at the Bernabeu.The Spaniard had appreciated a noteworthy begin to his coaching career as the club could keep pace with Barcelona in the early phases of the season politeness of a 10-match unbeaten keep running in La Liga, while their Champions League form was impressive.
On the other hand, the consecutive thrashings have put Benitez under abuses as Madrid have fallen 6 points off the pace in the race for the La Liga title, in spite of the fact that the 55-year-old can neutralise the pressure by securing the club's place as Group A leaders in the Champions League with a triumph over Shakhtar.
Madrid pounded Lucescu's men 4-0 in their meeting at the Bernabeu and they likewise recorded an agreeable win in their conflict against Malmo. Their hardest test so far in their battle came in their trek to the Parc des Princes, where Real put in a steadfast presentation to win a point against Paris Saint-Germain. In the comparing fixture at the Bernabeu, Madrid delivered a fine execution to beat the French champions 1-0 because of a strike from Nacho to seal their place in the knockout phase of the opposition.
In spite of the fact that it may take a considerable measure to acquire back the appreciation of the club's supporters taking after their drubbing against Barca, Benitez can indicate his record in the Champions League as an indication of his administrative qualities. Nonetheless, Shahktar scored four in their last match against Malmo at the Arena Lviv, so the match may end up being a precarious challenge for Madrid to get back into form.
Last 6 Match Results: DWWWLL
Shakhtar Donetsk:
Donetsk finished their quest for a win in the opposition by recording a 4-0 pounding of Malmo in their last match to lift them off the base of the table. Aleksandr Gladkiy, Dario Srna, Eduardo and Alex Teixeira all got on the scoresheet to give the Ukrainian side a hint of something to look forward to of meeting all requirements for the knockout stage, despite the fact that they will need to record triumphs in their last two matches to accomplish the deed. Shakhtar had not scored in their opening three matches of the group stage, however showed a clinical edge in the last third that had taken a toll them in their misfortune to Malmo in the away match.In the interim, Donetsk likewise demonstrated versatility at the back interestingly by keeping a perfect sheet in the wake of transportation eight objectives in their opening three matches, four of which came in their 4-0 thrashing to Real at the Bernabeu. Mircea Lucescu's men have been in prime structure subsequent to their annihilation to Malmo in October, winning five-straight matches in all competitions.
The club are as of now top of the Ukrainian Premier League and have just lost one of their last eight apparatuses at the Arena Lviv, which came against Paris Saint-Germain in September. Lucescu's side can bring about issues, however may have keep running into Madrid even under the least favorable conditions conceivable time as a backfire could be on the cards taking after their whipping against Barcelona.
Last 6 Match Results: LWWWWW
Team News:
Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have made the trek and will lead the line for Madrid against the Ukrainian outfit, while there is likewise a spot in the squad for Denis Cheryshev, who has battled for playing time this season.
Isco could come into conflict alongside Mateo Kovacic, however Benitez may select to stay with the same lineup to recover his time on track.
Lucescu will be without banned captain Srna for the conflict after he grabbed a booking in their win over Malmo, while Oleksandr Kucher additionally endured the same destiny. Ivan Ordets and Vyacheslav Shevchuk come into the beginning lineup to supplant the suspended team, while Vitali Vitsenets has been precluded with a knee damage.
Real Madrid probable lineup:
Navas; Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Danilo; Kroos, Modric; James, Bale, Ronaldo; BenzemaShakhtar Donetsk probable lineup:
Pyatov; Shevchuk, Rakitskiy, Ordets, Azevedo; Fred, Stepanenko; Marlos, Teixeira, Bernard; GladkiyHead To Head:
The previous meeting between the sides came before in their conflict at the Bernabeu when Madrid cavorted to pulverizing 4-0 win over Lucescu's men.Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 30th moment and Ronaldo scored a second-half hattrick, indenting his three strikes inside of 26 minutes, while the guests finished the match with 10 men when Taras Stepenenko was released for a brief moment bookable offense.
Our Prediction:
Real Madrid will be fuming taking after the way of their thrashing to Barcelona and will be resolved tobounce back. Donetsk have the capability to attack and open up Real Madrid's defence, yet that could come at the danger of abandoning themselves open at the back, which could prompt a persuading win for Madrid in the Ukraine.
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