Crystal Palace predicted XI vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Eagles want to finish the job & make history
Crystal Palace predicted XI vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Eagles want to finish the job & make history Crystal Palace welcome Shakhtar Donetsk to Selhurst Park on Thursday night. They are 90 minutes away from their first European final. The Eagles carry a commanding 3-1 advantage into the second leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final after a clinical display in Krakow last week.
Selhurst Park is expected to be bouncing for what could be another landmark night for Palace under Oliver Glasner. Match preview After lifting the FA Cup last year and adding the Community Shield earlier this campaign, the Eagles are now on the verge of another historic achievement. Palace manager Oliver Glasner has stressed that the tie is far from over, despite his side holding a two-goal cushion.
The Austrian knows Shakhtar are dangerous. The Ukrainian side dominated possession for long spells in the first leg and possesses plenty of pace and flair in attacking areas. However, Palace have been ruthless in this competition.
Ismaila Sarr’s opener in Poland was his eighth Conference League goal of the season. The Eagles have also been formidable in Europe, particularly in South London. Palace dismantled Fiorentina 3-0 in the previous round and are unbeaten in their last seven home matches in all competitions.
Shakhtar arrive in London with belief after defeating Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 at the weekend to strengthen their grip on the Ukrainian title race. But Arda Turan’s side faces an enormous task. The visitors have never won away against English opposition and must chase the game against one of the competition’s most efficient transition teams.