Tomasz Hubschman believes "Shakhtar" has significant motivation to win the Ukrainian Cup in the upcoming final against "Dynamo" Kyiv. The legendary midfielder of the Donetsk club shared his thoughts exclusively with Football.ua ahead of today's decisive match.
"I think Shakhtar has quite strong motivation to win the Ukrainian Cup," – Hubschman stated when discussing the final.
The upcoming clash between the two Ukrainian giants promises to be intense, especially considering their recent history in the domestic league. "Dynamo" Kyiv has recently managed to increase their lead over "Shakhtar" in the Ukrainian Premier League, as indicated by the results of the 27th round.
By the way, the rivalry between these clubs has always been characterized by hard-fought battles. Football.ua recently highlighted the "tough" history of meetings between the teams, showcasing the most memorable and controversial matches they've played against each other.
Meanwhile, Serhiy Sydorchuk, former "Dynamo" midfielder now playing for Belgian Westerlo, has also commented on the upcoming final. The experienced player, who knows both Ukrainian football and the Belgian championship well, didn't indicate which team he favors in this confrontation.
The Ukrainian Cup final comes at an interesting time in the domestic season. "Dynamo" has been showing effective performances in recent weeks, while "Shakhtar" has been noted for their spectacular play, according to summaries of recent UPL rounds.
Will Hubschman's prediction about Shakhtar's motivation translate into victory? The answer will come later today when the two most decorated Ukrainian clubs face off for the prestigious trophy.