Neighbors mourning in Transnitria, a place trapped in time. Of this little separatist territory of Moldova, next to Ukraine, where 60% of the population speaks Russian, is of Russian origin and celebrates until today the Soviet Union comes the big surprise of this edition of the Champions League (follow today’s game live on As.com).
The Sheriff, champion of the Moldovan league and the country’s first representative in the history of the Champions League. Although better not to underestimate him. The Sheriff reaches the top continental competition undefeated in European matches (six wins and three draws) and has five consecutive games in the Moldovan league without conceding even a goal.
Shakhtar with his Brazilian army (he has 11 in his squad) arrives in nearby Tiráspol as second of the Ukrainian Premier League led by young Lassina Traoré, only 20 years old, who is the top scorer in the competition with five goals.
Probable onces
Sheriff: Athanasidis; Cristiano, Arboleda, Dulanto, Costanza; Addo, Thill; Traoré, Kolovos, Castañeda; and Luvannor.
Shakhtar: Pyatov; Konoplya, Vitão, Matviienko, Ismaily; Stepanenko, Maycon; Tetê, Alan Patrick, Pedrinho; and Fernando.
Referee: Aytekin (German).
Stadium: Sheriff Stadion.
Hour: 18:45 (MLC)