Europa League: Shakhtar has learned potential opponent in the second qualifying round.

Today, June 18, UEFA held the draw for the second qualifying round of the Europa League 2025/2026 in Nyon, Switzerland. Shakhtar from Donetsk participated in it. According to the results of the draw, if Shakhtar passes the first round, they will play against Turkish Besiktas. The first match is scheduled for July 24, and the return match will take place on July 31.

On the same day, the draw for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League took place, where Dynamo from Kyiv participated. Dynamo will play against the winner of the pair Zalgiris (Lithuania) - Hamrun Spartans (Malta). The first match will be played away, while the return match will be held at home.

Today's draws allowed Ukrainian teams to determine their opponents. Shakhtar will face Besiktas, while Dynamo will encounter the winner of the pair Zalgiris - Hamrun Spartans. Fans now have hope for their favorites to perform well in these matches.

UEFA has determined the opponents for Shakhtar and Dynamo in the second qualifying round of the Europa League and Champions League, respectively. It remains to be hopeful that both Ukrainian teams will show good play and achieve victory in these important matches.