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Shakhtar Donetsk prepares for Champions League match at Stamford Bridge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Shakhtar Donetsk prepares for Champions League match at Stamford Bridge

Summary

Shakhtar Donetsk will play its first UEFA Champions League home match of the season against AEK Athens at Stamford Bridge on October 14. The club has been operating from various temporary locations since being displaced from its stadium in Donetsk in 2014. CEO Serhii Palkin discussed the financial and operational challenges faced during the ongoing war, noting a significant reduction in income sources as matchday revenues are non-existent. Currently, Shakhtar's strategies focus on player sales and UEFA bonuses for income. The team's exile from Donetsk has now lasted 12 years, with multiple temporary homes established across Europe since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

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Status Watch

•Shakhtar plays its first home game of the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.
•The club has been displaced from Donetsk since 2014 due to the war.
•Financial income streams are limited to player sales and UEFA bonuses.
•Shakhtar has used several cities for home games during its exile.
•The match against AEK Athens marks another step in adapting to wartime challenges.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Speaks Of “Dream Of Going Home” As Ukraine’s Club And Economy Fight Through War

What they're saying

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Operating in exile since 2014 due to the annexation of Donetsk, Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Serhii Palkin spoke to Sam Leveridge.
— Yahoo Sports

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