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The Wolves played four friendlies in July. They defeated Metalist 1925, 1-0, and Kryvbas, 2-1, drew with Ternopil's Nyva, 0-0, and lost to Lviv's Karpaty, 1-2. The Miners had an impressive shootout with AZ Alkmaar, drawing 3-3, suffered significant defeats against Ajax, 0-3, and Greek side AEK, 0-5. The reigning Ukrainian champions also emerged victorious against Utrecht, 4-2. The Veres vs. Shakhtar showdown can be watched online. The teams have clashed three times in the last six years at the Arena Lviv, where the black-and-orange team hosted their home matches. In the 2017/18 season, they played two matches, both of which ended in favor of the Donetsk team (2-1, 2-0). In the previous tournament, Jovicevic's former protégés also celebrated a 2-0 victory.

The People's Club signed the captain of Bukovyna, Hakman. Additionally, two Brazilian newcomers joined the squad. Former Indonesian Borneo defender, Julio Cesar, and attacking player Sikere, who previously played for Flamengo Guaruulhos, have become part of the team. Watch the Veres vs. Shakhtar match online.

Shakhtar aim to receive compensation from Tottenham for Solomon's transfer to offset his signing from Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2019. Back then, the Miners paid six and a half million euros. Kryvbas loaned Danylo Honcharuk, an eighteen-year-old winger from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, who may make a permanent move to the Ukrainian champions. The estimated terms of the deal are four million euros and ten percent from any future resale. In March, the Donetsk club offered half the amount and received a refusal. Watch the Veres vs. Shakhtar match online.