Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid preview: What time does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Champions League Group A clash at the Arena Lviv
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Rafa Benitez: The Real Madrid manager is under pressure following their disastrous 4-0 defeat to Barcelona on Saturday and will be hoping to stay top of their Champions League group with a win in Ukraine. Already six points behind the leaders in their domestic league, Benitez knows how important it is that they are to be successful in Europe.
Best stat…
0: Madrid haven’t conceded a single goal so far in the Champions League and Mircea Lucescu will know his Shakhtar side will be in for a tough night especially with the Spanish side keen to bounce back from their heavy defeat in El Clasico.
Remember when…
The teams met for the first time back in September? Madrid recorded a comfortable 4-0 win thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick.
Player to watch…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Madrid’s main man was criticised for the lack of impact he had on the game against Barcelona and with no goal in his last three games, don’t be surprised to see Ronaldo bounce back strongly with an impressive display in Donetsk.
Past meetings…
Real Madrid 4 (Benzema, Ronaldo 3) Shakhtar Donetsk 0
Champions League September 2015
Form guide…
Shakhtar Donetsk: LWWWWW
Real Madrid: DWWWLL
Vital Information…
Kick-off time: 7.45pm
TV: Live on BT Sport Extra 2, Highlights on ITV 25th November
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