Shakhtar Donetsk defender Valeriy Bondar says they’ve blown Celtic’s Champions League group wide open.
The Ukrainians stunned Europe by beating RB Leipzig 4-1 in Germany while the Hoops lost 3-0 to Real Madrid at Parkhead. Bondar expects the Spanish giants to top the section. But he believes if Igor Jovicevic’s side can see off Celtic in Warsaw on Wednesday night they will be in pole to qualify in second place.
Ange Postecoglou ’s men hope to collect their first points in Group F against Shakhtar but, after their win over Leipzig, Bondar insists his side’s confidence is sky high. He said: “Our victory in the first match is a blow to the table. Our club wants to go far in the Champions League so every match is a final for us. That’s a warning to the other clubs in the group. “To beat us this season will be very difficult for any team. We put in so much effort and fight in every match. That was the key to beating Leipzig.
