Today, December 18, 2025, a match of the sixth round of the Conference League between Ukrainian "Shakhtar" and Croatian "Rijeka" is taking place in Krakow. The game, held at the "City Stadium Henryk Reyman," was the last opportunity for both teams to earn points in the group stage.
An event that caught the attention of fans at the very beginning of the match was the injury of Shakhtar's Brazilian midfielder Marlon Gomes. The young footballer was forced to leave the field just 12 minutes in after sustaining an injury while fighting for the ball. He was replaced by another Brazilian, Lucas Ferreira.
Despite the absence of Gomes, Shakhtar remains the favorite in this game. Bookmakers estimate their chances of winning with odds of 1.94. The teams' standings before the match also favor the Ukrainians: with 12 points, Shakhtar holds the second place in the tournament table, while Rijeka is in the 14th position with only 8 points.
Meanwhile, Rijeka also faced issues: player Eginhaldu was injured but continued the game. The match is ongoing, and all important moments can be followed LIVE through Telegram Sport.ua.
Today's match is crucial for both clubs regarding their further participation in the tournament. There is hope that Shakhtar can turn the situation around after losing one of their key players.
