This was due to Liverpool reaching the final of the tournament.
Donetsk Shakhtar won a place in the group stage The next draw of the Champions League, reports Tribuna.com. <> <> Liverpool, as well as the second pair of semifinalists “Manchester City” and “Real” have already secured a place in the Champions League next season through national championships, so vacated the place given to the winner of the tournament. He could be occupied by Villarreal if he reaches the final.
Given the elimination of Russian teams, Ukraine has now received a direct ticket to the Champions League for the national champion. According to the results of the season, which was interrupted due to the war, Shakhtar Donetsk took the first place.
Thus, the Pitmen will play in the Champions League group if the Ukrainian championship is resumed. At the same time, Dynamo Kyiv will start in the Champions League from the second qualifying round of the league representatives.
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We will remind you earlier < De Derby has announced a possible dismissal from Shakhtar .