Barcelona Seek Champions League Redemption in Clash with Shakhtar Donetsk
Barcelona is poised for their next Champions League challenge on Tuesday, November 7, when they take on Shakhtar Donetsk. A victory in this crucial matchup could secure the Blaugrana’s qualification for the knockout rounds and break the longstanding curse under Xavi, as they have struggled to advance beyond the group stages.
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The Ukrainian giants will have to contend without defender Yukhym Konoplya, who is serving a suspension for this encounter following a booking in their previous game.
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Frenkie de Jong remains absent and has not made the trip to Germany for this pivotal clash. Additionally, Sergi Roberto is sidelined due to injury, further impacting the Barcelona squad’s available options.