Real Madrid, is unclear as to what kind of lineup Benitez will field. He could go all out aggressive in order to try and secure top spot in the group, but some tinkering, both in terms of starters and shape, could also be on the books as the lineup this past weekend was incredibly underwhelming. Players such as Mateo Kovacic and Lucas Vazquez could provide that industrious effort that's needed on the road in the Champions League setting, so perhaps one of them could find his way into the starting XI if Benitez wants to give players like Toni Kroos or Gareth Bale a sitdown instead of a start. Also important to see if Rafa will play Casemiro in his more preferred defensive XI or if he'll take a risk with a high-powered offensive XI.

On an injury front, Marcelo is ruled out for a couple weeks so one of Nacho, Danilo or Dani Carvajal will look to fill in for the Brazilian's massive shoes, while Pepe will step in for Sergio Ramos as the latter's shoulder recovers.

SHAKHTAR DONETSK
XI: Pyatov; Shevchuk, Ordets, Rakitskiy, Azevedo; Fred, Stepanenko; Marlos, Teixeira, Taison; Gladkiy.

REAL MADRID POSSIBLE
XI:Navas; Danilo, Pepe, Varane, Nacho; Modric, Casemiro; Bale, Rodriguez, Ronaldo; Benzema.