In the first match, the Miners will play against Bologna, and in the last one – against Borussia Dortmund.
UEFA has published the schedule of matches of the main stage of the Champions League of the 2024/25 season.
Among them, the only representative of Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk, received the schedule of their matches in the main round of the most prestigious European tournament.
Marino Pusic's charges will start in Italy with a match against Bologna, and at the finish in Germany they will face Borussia Dortmund.
Schedule of Shakhtar matches in the main round of the 2024/25 Champions League
1. “Bologna” – “Shakhtar” (18.09.2024, 19:45)
2. “Shakhtar” – “Atalanta” (02.10.2024, 19:45)
3. “Arsenal” – “Shakhtar” (22.10.2024, 22:00)
4. “Shakhtar” – “Young Boys” (06.11.2024, 19:45)
5. PSV – “Shakhtar” (27.11.2024, 22:00)
6. “Shakhtar” – “Bayern” (10.12.2024, 22:00)
7. “Shakhtar” – “Brest” (22.01.2025, 19:45)
8. “Borussia” Dortmund – “Shakhtar” (29.01.2025, 22:00)
In the updated Champions League format, 36 clubs will play in a single league, where they will play against eight different teams.
The eight teams with the most points will reach the 1/8 finals. The clubs that take places from 9th to 24th will play paired play-off matches for access to the 1/8 finals. The rest will finish their performance in European competitions.
Starting from the 1/8 finals, the Champions League playoffs will be held according to the same scheme as before – in the format of two-match confrontations (home and away). The tournament final will consist of one fight.