Crystal Palace make the trip to Poland for their UEFA Conference League first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Eagles are closing in on more silverware after their FA Cup triumph last season, but must first overcome their Ukrainian opponents in the final four.
Head coach Oliver Glasner is a specialist in winning, and will be keen for his side to get off to a strong start on the road.
Catch up with all the team news ahead of the clash right here on 101GreatGoals.
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Shakhtar Donetsk team news
Shakhtar head into the tie with a fully fit squad.
Shakhtar Donetsk starting XI: Riznyk, Bondar, Marlon, Eguinaldo, Pedrinho, Henrique, Vinicius, Elias, Matviienko, Ocheretkoi, Alisson
Shakhtar Donetsk substitutes: Tvardovskyi, Santos, Azarov, Ghram, Newertton, Isaque, Bondarenko, Nazaryna, Lucas, Propser, Traore, Meirelles
Crystal Palace team news
Palace are without three first-team players: Evann Guessand (knee), Eddie Nketiah (thigh) and Cheick Doucouré (muscle) are all sidelined
Crystal Palace starting XI: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Pino, Sarr, Mateta
Crystal Palace substitutes: Benitez, Matthews, Riad, Cardines, Devenny, Sosa, Clyne, Lerma, Johnson, Hughes, Strand Larsen
Where to watch Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace: TV and online streams
Shakhtar Donetsk versus Crystal Palace kicks off at 8pm UK time on Thursday night. It is available on TNT Sports in the UK and available to stream via the discovery+ app.
It is available via local Conference League rights holders in other countries, including the United States.
Stats for Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace
- Shakhtar Donetsk have lost just one of their last 13 games in all competitions
- Shakhtar Donetsk are two-time Europa League semi-finalists and won the UEFA Cup in 2009
- This the teams’ first meeting
- Shakhtar Donetsk have lost the first leg in only one of their last 29 European ties
- Shakhtar Donetsk have won only five of their 19 contests with English opponents (D4 L10), and none of the last five
- Crystal Palace’s sole previous match against a Ukrainian team was their 2-0 win against Dynamo Kiev on Matchday 1 of this season’s league phase.
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