Europa League-2025/2026. "Shakhtar" learned of their opponent in the first qualifying round of the tournament

Today, June 17, the draw for the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League-2025/2026 took place at UEFA headquarters in the Swiss city of Nyon, where the current holder of the Ukrainian Cup — Donetsk's "Shakhtar" «Shahhtar» participated.

Europa League-2025/2026. "Shakhtar" learned of their opponent in the first qualifying round of the tournament

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Today, June 17, at UEFA headquarters in the Swiss city of Nyon, the draw for the first qualifying round of the 2025/26 Europa League took place, which was attended by the current holder of the Ukrainian Cup — Donetsk's "Shakhtar."

As a result of the draw, the miners will face Finnish club "Ilves."

The first match for "Shakhtar" will be played at home on July 10. The return match will take place on July 17.

Ukraine's quota for the Euro season-2025/26

Champions League

The champion of the Ukrainian Premier League ("Dynamo") will start in the second qualifying round.

Draw — June 18, matches — July 22/23 and July 29/30.

Europa League

The holder of the Ukrainian Cup ("Shakhtar") will start in the first qualifying round.

Draw — June 17, matches — July 10 and July 17.

Conference League

The second team in the Ukrainian Premier League ("Olexandria") will start in the second qualifying round.

Draw — June 18, matches — July 24 and July 31.

The fourth team in the Ukrainian Premier League ("Polesye") will start in the second qualifying round.

Draw — June 18, matches — July 24 and July 31.

Final standings of the Vbet League