All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Wednesday, October 14, 2026 as Shakhtar Donetsk welcomes AEK Athens for a crucial UEFA Champions League. League phase fixture. Kick-off is set for 21:00. Under the watchful eye of referee Deniz Aytekin, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Mild conditions, 17°C for match day. Shakhtar Donetsk may have to cope without Schwarz, while AEK Athens could be missing Müller. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: AEK Athens 1 - 3 Shakhtar Donetsk (2022). AEK Athens 1 - 3 Shakhtar Donetsk (2022). AEK Athens 3 - 3 Shakhtar Donetsk (2024). AEK Athens 2 - 4 Shakhtar Donetsk (2021). AEK Athens 0 - 2 Shakhtar Donetsk (2021). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 1:0 outcome.