Panathinaikos, under pressure after a Champions League qualifying defeat, seeks to gain an advantage over Shakhtar Donetsk. They have struggled with form, having secured only one win in their last five competitive matches. Notably, they ended their last season with a loss to Olympiacos, prompting scrutiny of their performance. Conversely, Shakhtar Donetsk is enjoying a high morale following a substantial aggregate victory over Besiktas and remains undefeated in competitive matches since April. This context sets the stage for an important first-leg matchup.
Panathinaikos will know the importance of claiming an essential first-leg advantage here. They have failed to find any real fluidity and mustering just a single win from any of their previous five competitive outings.
Shakhtar Donetsk collected what was a notable scalp with a 6-2 aggregate win against Turkish outfit Besiktas. They have not suffered a single competitive defeat across any competition since the middle of April.
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