Kyiv's "Dynamo" failed to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League, losing to "Maccabi" Tel Aviv on aggregate over two matches, and will continue to play in the Conference League. Zhytomyr's "Polissia" was eliminated from the Conference League, losing to "Fiorentina" with an aggregate score of 2:6.
Kyiv "Dynamo" lost to Israeli "Maccabi" with a score of 3:1 in the first match of the Europa League qualification play-off. The match, which took place in Serbia, was accompanied by heavy rain and the sending off of Dynamo player Kostiantyn Vivcharenko in the second half.
Shakhtar's post-match penalty shootout with Panathinaikos (3:4) became the 8th defeat for Ukrainian clubs in European competitions. In total, this is the 12th football lottery for Ukrainian teams.
Today, August 13, in Udine, Italy, the 50th UEFA Super Cup will be held between the Champions League winner PSG and the Europa League winner Tottenham. This will be the first official meeting between the teams.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" will play Turkish "Beşiktaş" in the Europa League qualifiers after a draw with "Ilves Tampere". Zhytomyr "Polissya" will meet "Santa Coloma" in the Conference League.
Today, July 17, Donetsk "Shakhtar" will play the Europa League qualification return leg against Finnish "Ilves" in Finland. In the first match, "Shakhtar" won 6:0, which makes them the clear favorite.
The Ukrainian Association of Football presented an updated format for the Ukrainian Cup, which starts this season. The tournament will include a record 68 teams, an updated trophy, and a blind draw.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" will play against Finnish "Ilves Tampere" on July 10 at 21:00 in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. The match will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and will be broadcast on UPL-TB.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" in the Champions League will play with the winner of the "Žalgiris" - "Hamrun" pair. "Shakhtar" in the Europa League will face "Ilves", and in the Conference League - "AZ".
Gian Piero Gasperini has become the new coach of "Roma". According to media reports, Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk is not in Gasperini's plans, and the club is considering selling the player to reduce costs.
“Liverpool” announced the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from “Bayer 04” for 35 million euros, after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transfer to “Real”. Florian Wirtz may also join the “Merseysiders”.
Former "Eyupspor" coach Arda Turan has become the head coach of Donetsk's "Shakhtar". The contract is valid until the summer of 2027, Turan called the club great with great traditions.
In the final match of the UEFA Europa League, "Tottenham" defeated "Manchester United" with a score of 1:0. Thanks to the victory, "Tottenham" got the opportunity to perform in the Champions League.
Former French national team midfielder Claude Makélélé will travel to russia for a gala match of CSKA, despite participating in a charity match to support Ukraine in 2023. Yepes, Njitap, and Polga will also take part in the match.
UPL clubs agreed not to hold the match for the Ukrainian Super Cup. The basic date for the 1st round of the 2025/26 season is August 2, the final decision will be made by the UAF Executive Committee.
