Bursaspor vs Shakhtar Donetsk friendly ends 0-0, coaches praise fan support

Bursaspor hosted Shakhtar Donetsk for a pre‑season friendly that finished in a goalless draw. Bursaspor coach Mustafa Er said the match was a valuable test and that the team will now turn its full attention to the Turkish Super Lig, emphasizing that “we will stick to the plan regardless of the opponent.”

Shakhtar’s technical director Arda Turan praised Bursaspor’s organisation and the atmosphere created by roughly 40,000 spectators, calling it comparable to a Champions League setting. He also explained that UEFA regulations prevented Shakhtar from playing official matches in Turkey, so future games may have to be staged in London. Both coaches highlighted the match as a useful preparation ahead of the upcoming league campaigns.