Shakhtar head coach Paulo Fonsek shared his expectations from the match of the 5th round of the Champions League against Hoffenheim.

The Portuguese stressed that the Pitmen will try to do everything not to give the rival a reason for joy.

"Tomorrow's match will be interesting, decisive for both teams, we will try to use all our forces and weapons to defeat tomorrow.

It is very important for us to win tomorrow and go on.. I think that would be important for any team.. Tomorrow's match is the most important thing for us.. It is important to win, we will be in the Champions League or the Europa League - we will see further.

We are adjusting for tomorrow's game and we think step by step ", - having told Fonseca at the pre-match press conference.

We note that in the event of a defeat, Shakhtar will not be able to count on the playoffs of the Europa League.

The Pitmen will not be able to enter the Champions League playoffs if Lyon wins the parallel bout or if the two matches of the group end in a draw.

The match "Hoffenheim" - "Shakhtar" will be held November 27 at 22:00.