Ukrainian derby
Encyclopedia
The Ukrainian derby, or the Ukrainian classico is the football match between the two top Ukrainian clubs FC Dynamo Kyiv
and FC Shakhtar Donetsk
.
with Dynamo winning it 2:0. In those times Dynamo Kyiv was the main representative of Ukraine in the Soviet League, while Shakhtar initially had some difficulties to secure their place there. Donbass team, however, was considered to be the main representative of the Ukrainian SSR
other than Dynamo representing the most industrialized and heavily urbanized eastern region. In a few occasions Shakhtar even managed to place higher than the Dynamo's "Capitals" in League, but for the most of the time Dynamo had more successes in the head-to-head match-ups. Their meetings were not as popular in the Soviet League outside of Ukraine as the Moscow - Kyiv face off particularly between Dynamo and Spartak.
. For the first several seasons Shakhtar was not even among the main contenders for the Champion of Ukraine title which was often contested by either Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk or Chornomorets Odessa. On one occasion SC Tavriya Simferopol
even managed to pull a surprising season winning the inaugural championship, while Shakhtar contesting the bronze medals of that championship.
, his club has not been below the 2nd place has got its own football academy, one of the best training bases in Europe
, the recognition of the fans and won many trophies. This progression started in 1996. During this time the club has been replaced several coaches, Mircea Lucescu
being the most successful.
, playing with Real Madrid
in 1998–99 quarter-finals. After the death of Valeriy Lobanovskiy, Dynamo's manager in two spells, 1974-90 and 1997-2002, successes in the European competition went down. Shakhtar defeated Dynamo in a semi-final for 2008-09 UEFA Cup and then become the first side to win a European competition in the sovereign Ukraine era.
Ukraine
Soviet Union/Ukraine
season.
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football...
and FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Shakhtar Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. Shakhtar has appeared in several European competitions and currently is often a participant of the UEFA Champions League. The club became the first Ukrainian club to win the UEFA Cup in 2009, the last year...
.
Formation of the derby
Soviet Union
The first time both clubs met back in 1938 in Kyiv in the Soviet Top LeagueSoviet Top League
The Soviet Top League since 1970 was officially known as the Supreme League serving as the top division of Soviet Union football since 1936.It was one of the best football leagues in Europe ranking second among the UEFA members in 1988-1989 seasons...
with Dynamo winning it 2:0. In those times Dynamo Kyiv was the main representative of Ukraine in the Soviet League, while Shakhtar initially had some difficulties to secure their place there. Donbass team, however, was considered to be the main representative of the Ukrainian SSR
Ukrainian SSR
The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic or in short, the Ukrainian SSR was a sovereign Soviet Socialist state and one of the fifteen constituent republics of the Soviet Union lasting from its inception in 1922 to the breakup in 1991...
other than Dynamo representing the most industrialized and heavily urbanized eastern region. In a few occasions Shakhtar even managed to place higher than the Dynamo's "Capitals" in League, but for the most of the time Dynamo had more successes in the head-to-head match-ups. Their meetings were not as popular in the Soviet League outside of Ukraine as the Moscow - Kyiv face off particularly between Dynamo and Spartak.
Ukraine
The trend of the Dynamo's total dominance continued well after the establishment of the Ukrainian own championshipUkrainian Premier League
The Ukrainian Premier League is the highest division of Ukrainian annual football championship. As the Supreme League it was founded in 1991 after the fold of the Soviet Union's Vysshaya Liga. In 2008 it was reformed into a more autonomous entity of the Football Federation of Ukraine and changed...
. For the first several seasons Shakhtar was not even among the main contenders for the Champion of Ukraine title which was often contested by either Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk or Chornomorets Odessa. On one occasion SC Tavriya Simferopol
SC Tavriya Simferopol
SC Tavriya Simferopol is a football club from Simferopol, Crimea, which plays in the Ukrainian Premier League. Tavriya is Crimea's most successful football club and is the winner of the very first Ukrainian Premier League, making them one out of 3 teams that have ever held this title.- History...
even managed to pull a surprising season winning the inaugural championship, while Shakhtar contesting the bronze medals of that championship.
Rise of Shakhtar
It was not until the early 2000s when this match-up obtained the status of a true "derby", since the club from Donetsk was a tough competition for Dynamo, thereby terminating its hegemony in the Ukrainian football. Since then, as president of Shakhtar was Rinat AkhmetovRinat Akhmetov
Rinat Leonidovych Akhmetov is a Ukrainian businessman. He is the founder and President of System Capital Management, and is ranked among the wealthiest men in the nation. Akhmetov is also the owner and President of the Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk...
, his club has not been below the 2nd place has got its own football academy, one of the best training bases in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, the recognition of the fans and won many trophies. This progression started in 1996. During this time the club has been replaced several coaches, Mircea Lucescu
Mircea Lucescu
Mircea Lucescu is a Romanian former football player and current coach, and one of the most successful Romanian football managers. He is also the father of Rapid Bucharest coach, Răzvan Lucescu...
being the most successful.
Dynamo in the new millennium
Dynamo during this time things were pretty good, as one of the leaders of Ukrainian football. Despite the successes of the club in the Soviet era, at the present time Dynamo, it was not the last club in the UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, playing with Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
in 1998–99 quarter-finals. After the death of Valeriy Lobanovskiy, Dynamo's manager in two spells, 1974-90 and 1997-2002, successes in the European competition went down. Shakhtar defeated Dynamo in a semi-final for 2008-09 UEFA Cup and then become the first side to win a European competition in the sovereign Ukraine era.
Statistics
Soviet Union| Competition | Dynamo wins | Draws | Shakhtar wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| League | 41 | 26 | 15 |
| Total | 41 | 26 | 15 |
Ukraine
| Competition | Dynamo wins | Draws | Shakhtar wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| League | 17 | 11 | 10 |
| Cup | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Super Cup | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| European Cups | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 12 | 17 |
Soviet Union/Ukraine
| Competition | Dynamo wins | Draws | Shakhtar wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| League | 59 | 37 | 25 |
| Cup | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Super Cup | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| European Cups | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 66 | 38 | 33 |
Ukrainian Premier League progress
The table lists the place each team took in each of the seasons. All figures are correct through the 2008-09Ukrainian Premier League 2008-09
The 2008–09 Ukrainian Premier League season was the eighteenth since its establishment. Shakhtar Donetsk were the defending champions, having won their fourth league title. The season began on 16 July 2008 with a scoreless draw between Tavriya and Dnipro. The last round of matches were played on 26...
season.
| 1992 | 92/93 | 93/94 | 94/95 | 95/96 | 96/97 | 97/98 | 98/99 | 99/00 | 00/01 | 01/02 | 02/03 | 03/04 | 04/05 | 05/06 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 | 09/10 | 10/11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Dynamo Kyiv FC Dynamo Kyiv FC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football... |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk FC Shakhtar Donetsk FC Shakhtar Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. Shakhtar has appeared in several European competitions and currently is often a participant of the UEFA Champions League. The club became the first Ukrainian club to win the UEFA Cup in 2009, the last year... |
4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |