Shakhtar could face Samsunspor in the Europa League: when and how it will happen.

The draw for the 4th round of qualification for the Europa League 2025/26 season took place in the Swiss city of Nyon. Donetsk 'Shakhtar' learned the name of a potential opponent in case they advance from the third round of the tournament.

To reach Q4, Arda Turan's team needs to beat 'Panathinaikos', with matches scheduled for August 7 and 14, as reported on UEFA's official website.

The advantage of the 'miners'

Interestingly, this could be Shakhtar's second consecutive encounter with a Turkish team. In the previous round, the Donetsk club confidently overcame 'Besiktas' (4:2 and 2:0), which also represented the Super League.

The capabilities of 'Samsunspor' are well known to Shakhtar's head coach Arda Turan, who worked in Turkey last season. If such a confrontation occurs, the 'miners' coach could become a decisive factor for the Ukrainian team to advance to the next stage of the Europa League.

Matches of the 4th qualification round of the Europa League are scheduled for August 21 and 28. The winner will advance to the group stage, while the loser will continue their participation in the Conference League.

As a result of the draw for the 4th round of qualification for the Europa League, 'Shakhtar' may meet the Turkish 'Samsunspor'. After a convincing victory over 'Besiktas' in the previous stage, the Ukrainian team is preparing for the next challenge against Turkish opponents.