Source: REUTERS/CATHRIN MUELLER
[Saba Sports News] The recent Champions League match
brought about an unexpected outcome as Shakhtar Donetsk triumphed over La Liga
giants Barcelona with a 1-0 scoreline at their home ground. Interestingly,
Shakhtar Donetsk’s current Champions League home stadium is not located in
Donetsk, but rather at the Volkspark Stadium in Hamburg, Germany. This
arrangement arose due to the unavailability of their Olympic Stadium in Donetsk
amid the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. After extensive
discussions, Hamburg was chosen as their substitute Champions League home
stadium. Additionally, Hamburg are responsible for organising and coordinating
match day logistics, with ticket sales also being handled by them. In return,
Hamburg receives a share of the revenue generated from these matches.