League-position context
Shakhtar Donetsk rank14th
AZ Alkmaar rank1st
Shakhtar Donetsk points22
AZ Alkmaar points35
Shakhtar Donetsk: #14 Β· 22 pts Β· GD +6
10 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AZ Alkmaar: #1 Β· 35 pts Β· GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.