"Shakhtar" learned of a potential opponent in the Europa League play-off round

Today, on August 4, the draw for the Europa League knockout round took place. "Shakhtar" learned of their potential opponent.

"Shakhtar" learned of a potential opponent in the Europa League play-off round

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In the case of the Greek «Panathinaikos» in the third qualifying round, miners will face the Turkish «Samsunspor».

Europa League play-off round

«Panathinaikos» (Greece)/«Shakhtar» (Ukraine) — «Samsunspor» (Turkey)

As for Kyiv «Dynamo», which is participating in the Champions League qualifying round, if they lose to the Cypriot «Pafigos» in the third round, Kyivans will automatically enter the Europa League play-off round. According to this schedule, they will face the winner of the pair «Hamarun Spartans» (Malta) — «Maccabi Tel Aviv» (Israel).

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The Europa League play-off round matches are scheduled for August 21 and 28. The winners will advance to the main stage of the Europa League, while teams that lose at this stage will continue their participation in the Conference League.