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A place in the Conference League final is on the line as Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace meet in a crunch European clash.
The first leg of the pair’s semi-final will be held in Krakow, with the Ukrainian side unable to play in their home city since 2014 due to the conflict in Donbas.
Shakhtar have previous experience of continental success, winning the Europa League in 2009, but face a Palace side determined to finish Oliver Glasner’s tenure with more silverware.
Glasner will leave his role as manager at the end of the season having led the club to their first major trophy in last year’s FA Cup. Could he yet add another?
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace?
The first leg of the Conference League semi-final is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday 30 April at the Henryk Reyman Stadium, Krakow.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2. A live stream will be available via HBO Max.
Team news
Shakhtar Donetsk rested a number of first-choice figures for their weekend win over Kudrivka, and should welcome them back into the fold.
Tyrick Mitchell will be assessed by Crystal Palace, who are without Evann Guessand, Cheick Doucoure and Eddie Nketiah.
Predicted line-ups
Shakhtar Donetsk XI: Riznyk; Tobias, Bondar, Matviienko, Henrique; Ocheretko, Nazaryna, Isaque; Alisson, K. Elias, Newerton.
Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Strand Larsen.
