![]() This is the feat I intend to replicate with Dynamo. ![]() In fact, the last East European side to win this tournament was a Yugoslavian club Red Star Belgrade in 1991. The UEFA Champions League has never been won by any club from independent Ukraine or former Soviet Republic of Ukraine. Then they won UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup by trouncing Athletico Madrid 3-0. Dynamo’s last shot at European glory came in 1986. The last Ukrainian side, or any East European side, to win Europa League was our rival Shakhtar in 2009. The satisfaction of finally winning any European hardware will be sweet indeed. My ultimate aim from first taking over as manager was always to win the Europa or Champions League. Also the dream of European success has been strong since day one. But the desire to win the League is stronger than ever after playing second fiddle to Shakhtar for two seasons. Itching for even greater success in 2020-2021 season. Winning the Ukrainian Cup last season, has left my Dynamo team with a taste for victory. It is an attempt to recreate Porto’s 2004 Champions League winning tactic with Dynamo Kyiv. The following is the result of my musings. ![]() Lately I read a lot about Mourinho’s Porto, wondering how I could apply Jose’s ideas to my own save. Some of us stay hooked to our hobby just to relive the joy of bringing continental glory to the underdog. It is even more rewarding to experience them yourself with your favourite club. Who can forget the time that we saw European lightweight Ajax thump Real Madrid’s Galacticos 4 goals to 1? For me the giant-killer stories of football’s Davids beating the game’s Goliaths are always the most satisfying to read about. With Ajax’s fairy-tale Champions League run, lovers of the beautiful game will have great moments to remember. ![]() 2019 will likely be know as the year of the Underdog. ![]()
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