Shakhtar head coach Igor Jovicevich commented on the victory over Rennes in the 1/16 finals of the Europa League.

" The atmosphere in the stadium is great. We knew that it would be hard and we would have to endure. The character that we show is not a one-off, not an exception - it's a lifestyle. I take off my cap to the team, huge respect. I get pleasure when I see how they fight.

The first half was very hard.. But in the second half and in extra time, we played at such a level, with such solidity, that I can’t find words other than to thank the team for the fact that we died in sports on the field.

This is God's reward for our work that we show. I wish you were proud of us. Let's move on,"

As a reminder, Shakhtar defeated French Rennes in the 1/16 finals of the Europa League in the penalty shoot-out.

Thus, Shakhtar will continue to fight in the Europa League. The draw for the next stage of the tournament will take place on February 24.

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