Champions League Qualifying: Fenerbahce vs Shakhtar Donetsk

An entertaining match of Tuesday is to be played between Fenerbahce and Shakhtar Donetsk in the preliminary stage of the Champions League (3^rd round).

As I understand the Turkish box as favorites because of the offensive potential that has to add elements of level field in this area. For this reason and even though the Ukrainians is a squad level. Recalls that the local squad will look to gain an advantage that would respond more calmly the second leg.

Note that Fenerbahce played several friendlies in recent weeks, achieving six wins and one 0-1 defeat by Dnipro. Then beat 2-1 Voluntari, Zob Ahan 7-0, 3-2 Sivasspor, Guimaraes 3-1, 3-2 and 3-1 to Olympiacos Olympique Marseille. It is a team with figures of level, its main signing the experienced Robin Van Persie.

On the other hand do not forget that the Turks have several level figures like Raul Meireles Pierre Webo, Moussa Sow and Diego, the former Porto and Atletico Madrid. It has also signed a Fernandao, Brazilian who scored many goals with Bursaspor.

Continuing the analysis know that Shakhtar Donetsk has played several friendlies in recent weeks, achieving three wins, 1 and 2 equal falls. 3 comes from playing official matches, winning three in a row (0-2 against Dinamo Kiev by Ukrainian Super Cup 2-0 to Oleksandriya and 1-4 against Volyn Lutsk).

And you have to finish the Ukrainians remain a set made up of local players and for many Brazilians. Yes, they have slowly been losing the best they had, being now Fred, Marlos, Taison, Bernard, Dentinho and Teixeira. Apart for the experienced striker Eduardo, who played in Arsenal and Flamengo mention.

Fenerbahce is well armed for this campaign, the objective being to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. The  Turks will have Van Persie, Sow, Fernandao and Diego offensive material, elements that can explode and throw the marker at any time. And third, because Shakhtar Donetsk, despite having great offensive elements, is still a team that sometimes suffers in defense. Given this situation and considering the home advantage factor, we believe that the Turks can get an advantage and maintain it until the final whistle. Remember that arrive with several wins in a row and shot footballing.