The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Shakhtar Donetsk take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid outfit at the Polish Army Stadium on Tuesday.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Preview
Shakhtar Donetsk are currently in second place in the Ukrainian Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive so far. The Ukrainian outfit has not played an official game in over a month and will need to be at its best in this match.
Real Madrid are in second place in the La Liga table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate under Carlo Ancelotti this season. Los Blancos edged Getafe to an important victory in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have been impressive under Carlo Ancelotti but have a few issues to address ahead of this game. Karim Benzema has not been at his best in recent weeks and will need to make his mark this week.
Shakhtar Donetsk have troubled Real Madrid in the past and will be intent on giving them another run for their money. Real Madrid are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Shakhtar Donetsk 2-2 Real Madrid
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Madrid to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Vinicius Junior to score - Yes