Tomasz Hübschman revealed that "Shakhtar" players have enormous motivation to win today's Ukrainian Cup final against "Dynamo" Kyiv. The legendary midfielder of the Donetsk club shared his thoughts exclusively about the highly anticipated match that will determine this season's cup winner.
"The motivation to win the Ukrainian Cup is quite significant for Shakhtar," – Hübschman stated when discussing the final.
The match comes at an interesting time in Ukrainian football, with the domestic league situation adding extra spice to this cup confrontation. "Dynamo" recently managed to build a gap between themselves and "Shakhtar" in the Ukrainian Premier League standings after the 27th round, making this cup final even more significant for the Donetsk side.
By the way, the history between these clubs has been particularly intense, with numerous memorable and sometimes controversial encounters over the years. Football.ua recently highlighted the most dramatic and scandalous matches between the teams, demonstrating just how fierce this rivalry has become.
Serhiy Sydorchuk, former "Dynamo" midfielder now playing for Belgian club Westerlo, also weighed in on the upcoming final. Despite his current focus on life in Belgium, Sydorchuk remains connected to Ukrainian football and noted that he doesn't see himself returning to Kyiv.
"As a player, I don't consider returning to Dynamo – they have good young players in my position," – Sydorchuk explained.
Today's final represents more than just a trophy opportunity for both teams. For "Shakhtar", it's a chance to salvage something from a season where they've fallen behind in the league race. For "Dynamo", it's an opportunity to potentially secure a domestic double.
Will Hübschman's assessment of Shakhtar's motivation prove accurate on the pitch? The answer will come when the referee blows the final whistle in what promises to be another classic encounter between Ukraine's football giants.
