Mykola Matviyenko was philosophical after Shakhtar began their campaign with a goalless draw against Bologna. "I cannot say that we are fully satisfied, but if we assess the game in general, the result is probably natural," said the defender. "A 0-0 draw is a good start in the Champions League. We want, at least, to get to the zone of teams fighting for the play-offs."

The Pitmen face another Italian team next, and another outfit who were involved in a Matchday 1 stalemate in which they spurned a penalty to take the points. Neither side has truly hit their stride yet, but both have proven domestically that, when everything clicks, they are difficult to keep at bay.

Did you know?

Shakhtar are without a win in their last nine UEFA competition matches against Italian teams (D4 L5). Their last victory was a 2-1 defeat of Atalanta in Milan during the 2019/20 Champions League group stage.

possible line-ups

Shakhtar: Riznyk; Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Pedro Henrique; Bondarenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov; Zubkov, Traoré, Newertton

Out: Sikan (nose)

Doubtful: Kevin (unspecified)

Misses next match if booked: none

Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Kossounou, Kolašinac; Bellanova, De Roon, Éderson, Ruggeri; Lookman, De Ketelaere; Retegui

Out: Tolói (thigh), Hien (thigh), Brescianini (thigh)

Doubtful: none

Misses next match if booked: none