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Shakhtar Donetsk are on the ball ahead of their last 16 Champions League encounter with
Borussia Dortmund.
The Ukrainian side are currently in the middle of the Ukrainian league winter break - which
doesn't end until March 1st.
However the side have kept themselves prepared with a series of friendlies and have won 11
out of 12 matches.
Coach Mircea Lucescu insists his side will be match sharp.
"Of course, they (means Borussia Dortmund) have played official games in German's championship.
We've played semi official games in the cup tournaments we took part in. And this is not
competitive, but we have made preparations to be on the same level."
"According to meetings we had in Emirates and Spain, I can say that the team is ready
and in good form, they truly are prepared and we can answer you tomorrow on whether
we can win in Borussia."
Dortmund won the Champions League title in 1997 and then reached the quarterfinals the
following season.
Shakhtar have only appeared in the last 16 once before, overcoming Roma in 2011 to reach
the quarter-finals.