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Shakhtar Donetsk highlights resilience while facing AEK Athens at Stamford Bridge

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Shakhtar Donetsk highlights resilience while facing AEK Athens at Stamford Bridge

Summary

Shakhtar Donetsk plays AEK Athens at Stamford Bridge in a Champions League match. The club seeks to showcase its resilience amid ongoing challenges from Russian strikes affecting Ukraine. Shakhtar's CEO, Serhii Palkin, highlighted the difficulties faced, including recent missile attacks that have impacted operations. The team will wear shirts with the slogan 'Invest In Ukraine' as part of an initiative to attract investment towards recovery and development in Ukraine's energy sector.

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Key Details

•Shakhtar plays at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League against AEK Athens.
•The club aims to promote business opportunities in Ukraine during the match.
•Recent missile strikes have severely impacted Shakhtar's operations.
•Shakhtar wears 'Invest In Ukraine' shirts to highlight recovery efforts.
•CEO Palkin discussed the realities of working amid ongoing conflict.

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11:33 AMCBS Sports — Shakhtar Donetsk brings message of resilience and investment to Champions League nights at Stamford Bridge

What they're saying

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With Russian strikes a constant reality, the Ukrainian club heads to London not just to play in Europe but to showcase business resilience and attract vital investment
— CBS Sportsby James Benge

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