On the eve of a number of Champions League groups held the fifth round of the group stage. Thus, in the quartet, where Shakhtar Donetsk performs, the intrigue over yesterday's results has reached its limit.
In Kyiv, Shakhtar Donetsk created a new sensation by defeating Real Madrid, and in the second game Inter Milan finally managed to make the first victory in the current Champions League draw, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach in a cool match.
Because of these results, the situation in the group is such that no team has yet guaranteed itself access to the playoffs and no team has lost these chances. The only thing we can say with confidence - Borussia will not become the fourth. Everything else has to be clarified in the last round.
Option number 1 - the most optimistic: first place
To achieve this result, the team of Luisha Castrua must necessarily beat the Inter on the road and hope that in a parallel match Borussia will not beat Real. If you can believe in the second one, the Pitmen's victory in San Siro appears with great difficulty.
Nevertheless, Shakhtar have repeatedly surprised this season. Perhaps, it will be possible once again? We would also like to add that if the Creammen defeat Borussia, and Shakhtar still miraculously defeats Neradzurri, the Orange-Blacks will be higher with equal points.
Table, if Shakhtar and Real win in the last round:
1. Shakhtar - 10
2. Real M - 10
3. Borussia M - 8
4) Inter - 5
The table, if Shakhtar wins and Real plays in a draw:
1) Shakhtar - 10
2. Borussia M - 9
3. Real M - 8
4) Inter - 5
Variant 2 - optimistic: second place
There are two options. Shakhtar plays in a draw, while Real does not beat Borussia. In this case, the Ukrainian team is guaranteed the second one.
The table in case of a draw between Shakhtar and the draw/loss of Real:
1. Borussia M - 9/11
2. miner - 8
3. Real - 8/7
4) Inter - 6
The second option: the victory of Shakhtar and the victory of Borussia. These results will send Real and Inter to the third and fourth places respectively, while Shakhtar and Borussia will step into the playoffs. Who would have thought that before the last round such an option would be possible!
The table in this case will look like this:
1. Borussia M - 11
2. miner - 10
3. Real - 7
4) Inter - 5
Option number 3 - acceptable: third place
A miner may end up in the Europa League even in case of defeat. To do this, you need help from Borussia. If the Colts defeat the Blancos, Shakhtar will be the third, and Real will finish the European Cup season.
The table, if both Real and Shakhtar lose:
1. Borussia M - 11
2) Inter - 8
3. miner - 7
4. Real - 7
Another option for the third place: a draw against Inter and the victory of Real in a parallel match.
The table, if Shakhtar will play in a draw and Real wins:
1. Real M - 10
2. Borussia M - 8
3. miner - 8
4) Inter - 6
Option number 4 - disaster: fourth place
Everything here is simple. If Shakhtar loses to the Inter, and Real can't yield to Borussia's home, the Pitmen will move to the fourth place and finish the European campaign. It is the most unwanted and, at the same time, one of the most realistic options.
The table in this case (if Real plays in a draw):
1. Borussia M - 9
2. Real M - 8
3) Inter - 8
4. miner - 7
The table in this case (if Real wins):
1. Real M - 10
2) Inter - 8
3. Borussia M - 8
4. miner - 7
The match Shakhtar - Inter will take place on December 9, the beginning of the meeting - at 22:00.