Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana

Both Shakhtar Donetsk and Strasbourg showcased significant collective strength and tactical discipline, each reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League during the 2025/26 season.

Pedrinho's stunner and Alisson's late double seal dominant first-leg win for Shakhtar in Krakow. AZ face miracle mission in second leg.

In Krakow's neutral arena, AZ Alkmaar hold the historical edge over a gritty Shakhtar Donetsk side, with tactical discipline clashing against Eastern European defiance in this UEFA Conference League quarterfinal first leg.

In a cagey UEFA Conference League quarter-final first leg, Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ Alkmaar battled to a **0-0 draw** at Kraków's Stadion Miejski, leaving everything to play for in Alkmaar next week. Defensive masterclasses defined a match brimming with stakes and subplot.