PSV Eindhoven host Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League league-stage opener
PSV Eindhoven begin their UEFA Champions League league-stage campaign at home to Shakhtar Donetsk on 10 September, with both clubs arriving at the Philips Stadion in strong recent shape.
Form guide
PSV go into the fixture unbeaten in their last five outings, having won four and drawn one, while Shakhtar have also collected four wins from their last five, with a single defeat interrupting an otherwise successful run. The two clubs are level on wins across those matches, suggesting a closely matched contest at kick-off.
Head-to-head history
The clubs last met in the Champions League on 27 November 2024, when PSV edged a five-goal contest 3-2 against Shakhtar. That result gives the hosts a recent edge in this particular fixture, though both sides now arrive with fresh momentum from their current campaigns.