Real Madrid – Shakhtar Donetsk : Preview & Prediction
After his surprising defeat against Sheriff Tiraspol on the second day of the group stage of the Champions League (2-1), Real Madrid recovered well. Led by a Vinicius Junior in great shape, the Merengue easily won during a trip to the lawn of Shakhtar Donetsk (5-0). At the end of the first leg, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is therefore in second place, with six points. With the same number of points as the leader, Sheriff Tiraspol, the Madrid club hope to take control of this group after the fourth day. For that, Real Madrid find Shakhtar Donetsk, but this time at home. And it’s hard not to imagine Thibaut Courtois’ teammates winning during this meeting. Second in La Liga, the Madrid club have just taken seven points in their last three days. What to fill up with confidence for this fourth day of the group stage of the Champions League.
Without forgetting that his opponent of the day is in great difficulty after the first three days. The current second in his national championship has only one point, for the moment. After a first defeat against Sheriff Tiraspol (2-0), the Ukrainian club managed to take a point against Inter Milan (0-0), before losing heavily against Real Madrid (5-0) . Already five points behind the two leaders and three points behind Inter Milan’s third place, Shakhtar Donetsk will have a hard time hoping to play Europe next February. And it is certainly not this trip to the capital of Madrid that should allow Shakhtar Donetsk to relaunch in the queen of European competitions.
Real Madrid are in second place in their C1 group, with six points in three days.
Real Madrid have the same number of points as surprising leaders Sheriff Tiraspol.
Real Madrid won easily in the first leg on Shakhtar Donetsk (5-0).
In case of success, Real Madrid can take the lead in this group as Sheriff Tiraspol welcomes Inter Milan.
Real Madrid have taken seven points in their first three La Liga matches.
Shakhtar Donetsk is in last place in this group of C1.
Shakhtar Donetsk took just one point in three days.
Real Madrid expect to consolidate their place in the top two of this Champions League group. This is why the Merengue will do everything to win at the reception of Shakhtar Donetsk. Easy winner in the first leg in Ukraine (5-0), he should have no trouble doing the same at home.
Real Madrid – Shakhtar Donetsk : Betting Tips
Real Madrid – Win Odds: 1.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
