League-position context
Shakhtar Donetsk rank3rd
Real Madrid rank1st
Shakhtar Donetsk points6
Real Madrid points13
Shakhtar Donetsk: #3 · 6 pts · GD -2
6 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. Currently in the relegation zone.
Real Madrid: #1 · 13 pts · GD +9
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. Currently in the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.