FC Shakhtar Donetsk survives Bologna FC threat in the UEFA Champions League

Shakhtar Donetsk holds off Bologna in the UEFA Champions League

FC Shakhtar Donetsk played to a 1-1 draw against Bologna FC 1909 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday and progressed to the knockout stages of the competition.

Mykhaylo Mudryk gave Shakhtar an early lead

Mykhaylo Mudryk gave Shakhtar an early lead in the match, scoring in the 18th minute. However, Bologna equalized in the second half through a Riccardo Orsolini penalty, and the match finished 1-1.

Shakhtar Donetsk advances to the knockout stages

Despite failing to win the match, Shakhtar Donetsk finished second in Group F, securing a place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Bologna, meanwhile, finished third and will compete in the UEFA Europa League knockout rounds.

Shakhtar Donetsk will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages

As runners-up in Group F, Shakhtar Donetsk will face Real Madrid, winners of Group F, in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. The first leg of the tie will be played in Warsaw, Poland, on February 21, 2023, with the second leg to be played in Madrid on March 15, 2023.

Bologna FC will face Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League

As third-place finishers in Group F, Bologna FC will face Arsenal, runners-up in Group A, in the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League. The first leg of the tie will be played in Bologna, Italy, on March 9, 2023, with the second leg to be played in London, England, on March 16, 2023.