In a few days, we are going to have the second qualification round games.
The most attracting matchup to me is Besiktas - Shakhtar. The Ukrainian side started the season much earlier. They have been training hard for weeks and already played official games in the Europa League as well. Arda Turan's methods have changed the team into a more powerful one. Maybe the old Shakhtar could be back too but still early to say that. On the other hand. Besiktas aren't ready in terms of many aspects (signings, form etc.). This is why I don't think they will be able to continue on their way in this tournament.
One day is remaining to start a match between Beşiktaş football team and Shakhtar Donetsk football team. Both teams prepared well for this match because these both teams know the weaknesses and strength of opponent team but Shakhtar Donetsk football team is much strong because that team played excellent in the last matches and has good confidence to win this match. Head to head performance of both teams is also going towards Shakhtar Donetsk team because that team won the match which they played against each other and one match was draw between these two teams.Shakhtar Donetsk football team won 3 matches out of last 5 matches and 2 matches were ended with draw result. That match will be of second qualifing round.The most attracting matchup to me is Besiktas - Shakhtar. The Ukrainian side started the season much earlier. They have been training hard for weeks and already played official games in the Europa League as well. Arda Turan's methods have changed the team into a more powerful one. Maybe the old Shakhtar could be back too but still early to say that. On the other hand. Besiktas aren't ready in terms of many aspects (signings, form etc.). This is why I don't think they will be able to continue on their way in this tournament.