Bologna-Shakhtar Donetsk, the probable formations

Bologna-Shakhtar Donetsk, the probable formations

Sixty years after the last time, Bologna return to the Champions League. The Felsinians will begin their journey in the top European competition against Shakhtar Donetsk. Kickoff at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium at 6:45 p.m.

Vincenzo Italiano is expected to rely on Castro as center forward, with Orsolini, Fabbian and Ndoye acting in the three-quarter. In the midfield, trust the Swiss duo of Freuler and Aebischer. Pusic, on the other hand, should field the offensive trident formed by Pedrinho, Sikan and Kevin. In the midfield, space for Bondarenko, Kryskiv and Sudakov.

Probable lineups

BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Erlic, Miranda; Aebischer, Freuler; Orsolini, Fabbian, Ndoye; Castro. All. Italiano

SHAKHTAR DONETSK (4-3-3): Riznyk; Konoplya, Bondar, Matvienko, Azarov; Bondarenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov; Pedrinho, Sikan, Kevin. All. Pusic