Shakhtar Close to Qualification? Arda Turan’s Side Face AZ Alkmaar Away
April 16, 2026
After a 3-0 first-leg win, Shakhtar travel to AZ Alkmaar looking to seal qualification. A comeback looks unlikely for the Dutch side.
In the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg, AZ Alkmaar host Shakhtar Donetsk.
Shakhtar hold a strong 3-0 advantage from the first leg and travel away looking to secure qualification. The Ukrainian side took full control of the first match with a dominant second-half performance.
Under Arda Turan, Shakhtar have built a compact defensive structure combined with fast transitions, while their away form has been a key strength in Europe.
AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, need a high-risk approach to overturn the deficit, requiring at least a three-goal win to stay in the tie.
Given the first-leg result, the tie appears largely in Shakhtar’s control, although second-leg dynamics can still shift momentum depending on early game events.
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