Kiev's Dynamo and Donetsk's Shakhtar have made significant advancements in their performances in the Conference League, achieving crucial victories against Zrinjski and Breidablik, respectively.
The "Miners" currently hold 6 points and sit in the top 10. They are only separated from the eighth position, which directly qualifies for the knockout stage, by goal difference.
Meanwhile, the Kyiv team secured their first win of the season and climbed from the bottom of the standings to the 24th position, enabling them to compete in playoff matches for a spot in the last 16.
In the upcoming round on November 27, Dynamo will face Cypriot Omonia, while Shakhtar will take on Irish Shamrock Rovers.
These victories have allowed Ukraine to surpass Slovakia in the UEFA coefficient rankings.