Watch Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013.Therefore, Plzen must win with a superior scoreline to snatch the Europa League berth. If they win 3-2, CSKA’s European season will be spared by virtue of their superior goal difference.Watch Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Live, Watch Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Live Stream, Watch Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Free Live Stream, Watch Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Online, Watch Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Online Free, Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow Live, Viktoria Plzen V CSKA Moscow live stream Online.
The Czech champions have lost both their home matches without scoring in the group, with Bayern Munich claiming a 1-0 win after three second-half goals had done the job for Manchester City, but it was a different story for Pavel Vrba's men in previous seasons.
They won 10 of their 11 preceding fixtures at the Doosan Arena in UEFA competitions, while CSKA's away form on the continent has taken a similar nosedive.
Before comprehensive 3-0 and 5-2 reverses at the respective hands of Bayern and City, they had only lost two of their previous 11 away trips – a run that played a part in four consecutive successful group campaigns across the UEFA Cup, Champions League and Europa League.
Keisuke Honda scored for CSKA in their win over Plzen in September and this game will be the Japan playmaker's last on the Russian club's books as he is set to join AC Milan on a free transfer in January.
The match also marks the end of an era for Vrba, who will leave Plzen on December 15 to take charge of the Czech national team.
Vrba took charge of Plzen in 2008, winning the club's first piece silverware - the Czech cup - in his second season, before going on to claim the 2011 and 2013 Gambrinus Liga titles.
Vrba is set to take up the position of Czech Republic coach at the conclusion of Plzen's Champions League campaign, which will follow the home clash with CSKA Moscow.
The former MSK Zilina boss has presided over almost six years of unprecedented success at the Doosan Arena and will be hoping his players can edge above CSKA and into third place in Group D by beating the Russians by a greater margin than their 3-2 loss in the return fixture.
"We have a great chance to get through to the Europa League," he said in remarks reported by www.sportovninoviny.cz.
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Watch Bayern Munich V Man City Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013
Watch Bayern Munich V Man City Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013.David Silva is available for Manchester City's final Champions League group game against Bayern Munich but they are without Yaya Toure and Gael Clichy.Watch Bayern Munich V Man City Live, Watch Bayern Munich V Man City Live Stream, Watch Bayern Munich V Man City Free Live Stream, Watch Bayern Munich V Man City Online, Watch Bayern Munich V Man City Online Free, Bayern Munich V Man City Live, Bayern Munich V Man City live stream Online.
Both teams have already qualified for the knockout stages, with City trailing by three points and needing a big win to top the group.
Toure is suspended while Clichy (foot), Matija Nastasic and Stevan Jovetic (both calf) have not travelled.
City boss Manuel Pellegrini said: "All the other players are available."
Midfielder Silva has been absent for City's last six matches with a calf complaint and left-back Clichy has missed Manchester City's last two Premier League games with a foot problem.
But Pellegrini hoped Clichy would be fit for next weekend's home game against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
"He has a problem with his foot. It's not serious. I think he will be OK for Saturday," the Chilean manager added.
Ahead of that crucial game, Pellegrini has indicated he might rest some of his players with England goalkeeper Joe Hart likely to play instead of Costel Pantilimon.
City, who lost 3-1 at home in the first Group D fixture between the two sides, will win the group if they beat Bayern by a three-goal margin or if they score four or more goals in a win by a two-goal margin.
Manchester City provisional squad: Hart, Pantilimon, Zabaleta, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Demichelis, Boyata, Kolarov, Milner, Navas, Nasri, Fernandinho, Rodwell, Garcia, Silva, Aguero, Negredo, Dzeko. joined the injured list after :
Both teams have already qualified for the knockout stages, with City trailing by three points and needing a big win to top the group.
Toure is suspended while Clichy (foot), Matija Nastasic and Stevan Jovetic (both calf) have not travelled.
City boss Manuel Pellegrini said: "All the other players are available."
Midfielder Silva has been absent for City's last six matches with a calf complaint and left-back Clichy has missed Manchester City's last two Premier League games with a foot problem.
But Pellegrini hoped Clichy would be fit for next weekend's home game against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
"He has a problem with his foot. It's not serious. I think he will be OK for Saturday," the Chilean manager added.
Ahead of that crucial game, Pellegrini has indicated he might rest some of his players with England goalkeeper Joe Hart likely to play instead of Costel Pantilimon.
City, who lost 3-1 at home in the first Group D fixture between the two sides, will win the group if they beat Bayern by a three-goal margin or if they score four or more goals in a win by a two-goal margin.
Manchester City provisional squad: Hart, Pantilimon, Zabaleta, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Demichelis, Boyata, Kolarov, Milner, Navas, Nasri, Fernandinho, Rodwell, Garcia, Silva, Aguero, Negredo, Dzeko. joined the injured list after :
Watch Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013
Watch Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013.Olympiakos are locked on seven points with Benfica but are ahead of the Portuguese side courtesy of having the better head-to-head record.Watch Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Live, Watch Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Live Stream, Watch Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Free Live Stream, Watch Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Online, Watch Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Online Free, Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht Live, Olympiakos V RSC Anderlecht live stream Online.
That means three points on Tuesday will make it impossible for Benfica to advance.
The loss of Mitroglou is a major blow, but the Greek side head into this key encounter boosted by a weekend league win over Asteras Triploi.
Coach Michel resisted the temptation to rotate his squad in that fixture, but has no fears that his side will lack any freshness on Tuesday.
But he believes a much-improved performance will be required.
He told a press conference: "My selection on the weekend was not so much a matter of looking for freshness as looking for success and continuity.
"But I was disappointed with how many times we lost the ball when we had possession.
"It is true maybe we did have our minds on Tuesday, especially as it is a competition that has the eyes of the world on it and that can affect players.
"But on Tuesday we will need to be fresher, faster, more aggressive and end as winners."
Anderlecht, meanwhile, are rooted to the bottom of the group and have no hopes of even securing a Europa League spot having picked up just one point from their five games thus far.
It means Anderlecht will finish bottom of their group for the seventh time in the Champions League, and there is a good omen for their hosts in that the Belgian club have not won an away fixture in the Champions League proper since the 2005-06 campaign.
Olympiakos, by contrast, have won eight of their last 11 home games in the group stage.Mitroglou out as Greeks go in search of last-16 berth
The striker remains sidelined with medial ligament damage ahead of the game in Piraeus, with Michel's side knowing a win will send them through.
Olympiakos have their sights set on the knockout stages of the Champions League and will try to get there by beating Anderlecht on Tuesday.
The Greek side are on a seven-game unbeaten run at home in all competitions as they entertain the team bottom of Group C knowing that a place in the last 16 is within touching distance.
Anderlecht have struggled in this year's competition. Indeed, one point from five games means the Belgian champions cannot qualify for the Europa League and will finish bottom of a group for the fifth time.
Javier Saviola and Kostas Manolas were both rested ahead of the clash, while Gaetan Bong and Michael Olaitan were left on the bench.
Having been knocked out of the Coupe de Belgique to Westerlo, Anderlecht bounced back to winning ways with victory over Waasland-Beveren on Saturday.
Anderlecht sit third in the Pro League, but it is on the European stage where they have struggled. The Belgium side travel to Greece with no win away from home in their last six Champions League fixtures.
John van den Brom also has one player out through injury – Matias Suarez – while 20-year-old striker Massimo Bruno will miss the match through suspension.
That means three points on Tuesday will make it impossible for Benfica to advance.
The loss of Mitroglou is a major blow, but the Greek side head into this key encounter boosted by a weekend league win over Asteras Triploi.
Coach Michel resisted the temptation to rotate his squad in that fixture, but has no fears that his side will lack any freshness on Tuesday.
But he believes a much-improved performance will be required.
He told a press conference: "My selection on the weekend was not so much a matter of looking for freshness as looking for success and continuity.
"But I was disappointed with how many times we lost the ball when we had possession.
"It is true maybe we did have our minds on Tuesday, especially as it is a competition that has the eyes of the world on it and that can affect players.
"But on Tuesday we will need to be fresher, faster, more aggressive and end as winners."
Anderlecht, meanwhile, are rooted to the bottom of the group and have no hopes of even securing a Europa League spot having picked up just one point from their five games thus far.
It means Anderlecht will finish bottom of their group for the seventh time in the Champions League, and there is a good omen for their hosts in that the Belgian club have not won an away fixture in the Champions League proper since the 2005-06 campaign.
Olympiakos, by contrast, have won eight of their last 11 home games in the group stage.Mitroglou out as Greeks go in search of last-16 berth
The striker remains sidelined with medial ligament damage ahead of the game in Piraeus, with Michel's side knowing a win will send them through.
Olympiakos have their sights set on the knockout stages of the Champions League and will try to get there by beating Anderlecht on Tuesday.
The Greek side are on a seven-game unbeaten run at home in all competitions as they entertain the team bottom of Group C knowing that a place in the last 16 is within touching distance.
Anderlecht have struggled in this year's competition. Indeed, one point from five games means the Belgian champions cannot qualify for the Europa League and will finish bottom of a group for the fifth time.
Javier Saviola and Kostas Manolas were both rested ahead of the clash, while Gaetan Bong and Michael Olaitan were left on the bench.
Having been knocked out of the Coupe de Belgique to Westerlo, Anderlecht bounced back to winning ways with victory over Waasland-Beveren on Saturday.
Anderlecht sit third in the Pro League, but it is on the European stage where they have struggled. The Belgium side travel to Greece with no win away from home in their last six Champions League fixtures.
John van den Brom also has one player out through injury – Matias Suarez – while 20-year-old striker Massimo Bruno will miss the match through suspension.
Watch Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013
Watch Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013.The Portuguese side had looked destined to crash out of the competition in their last match against Anderlecht, with their Belgian hosts pulling level in the 77th minute, but Rodrigo's stoppage-time strike earned them three vital points.Watch Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Live, Watch Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Live Stream, Watch Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Free Live Stream, Watch Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Online, Watch Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Online Free, Benfica V Paris Saint Germain Live, Benfica V Paris Saint Germain live stream Online.
The result moved Benfica level on seven points with Olympiakos, but the Greek side sit second by virtue of a superior head-to-head record.
Jesus has admitted that his priority is to win the Primeira Liga title, but he is still dreaming of reaching the Champions League final, which will be played in Benfica's Estadio da Luz.
"The big goal is the championship, which the fans are eager to win," he told UEFA.com. "The Champions League final is a second goal, which opponents and other teams have a much better possibility of reaching, but that does not mean we can't dream and work for it.
"It (the final being in Lisbon) is an example of quality organisation and the passion Portuguese fans have for soccer, as shown in the European Championship (in 2004).
"The Champions League final will be the same. A great atmosphere in a stadium that is, in my opinion, one of the nicest world. Portuguese fans will receive everyone with great affection and respect."
PSG ran out comfortable 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture, with two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a solitary Marquinhos strike sweeping Benfica aside at the Parc des Princes.
Ibrahimovic's tally of eight group-stage goals has equalled the record shared by Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Filippo Inzaghi and Hernan Crespo, but, with PSG already confirmed as Group C winners, he looks set to be rested.
Benfica have played 12 matches at home against French sides in European competitions and not lost any, winning eight and drawing four, while PSG's record against Portuguese teams includes four losses and six victories in 14 fixtures.
Laurent Blanc's side have scored 15 goals in their first five games in the competition, a tally bettered only by Real Madrid, who have 18, while Benfica have managed only six.
Jesus' men surprisingly dropped points in a 2-2 draw at home to Primeira Liga new boys Arouca on Friday and he has a few injuries to contend with.
Ruben Amorim (knee), Guilherme Siqueira (thigh) and Eduardo Salvio (knee) are all expected to miss out, while Oscar Cardozo (back) is a doubt after missing their last three matches.
Blanc, on the other hand, does not have many fitness issues to think about during his selection process. Lucas Digne and Adrien Rabiot both missed the weekend win over Sochaux with knocks, but they could return to the team, while other fringe players are expected start the match.
The result moved Benfica level on seven points with Olympiakos, but the Greek side sit second by virtue of a superior head-to-head record.
Jesus has admitted that his priority is to win the Primeira Liga title, but he is still dreaming of reaching the Champions League final, which will be played in Benfica's Estadio da Luz.
"The big goal is the championship, which the fans are eager to win," he told UEFA.com. "The Champions League final is a second goal, which opponents and other teams have a much better possibility of reaching, but that does not mean we can't dream and work for it.
"It (the final being in Lisbon) is an example of quality organisation and the passion Portuguese fans have for soccer, as shown in the European Championship (in 2004).
"The Champions League final will be the same. A great atmosphere in a stadium that is, in my opinion, one of the nicest world. Portuguese fans will receive everyone with great affection and respect."
PSG ran out comfortable 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture, with two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a solitary Marquinhos strike sweeping Benfica aside at the Parc des Princes.
Ibrahimovic's tally of eight group-stage goals has equalled the record shared by Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Filippo Inzaghi and Hernan Crespo, but, with PSG already confirmed as Group C winners, he looks set to be rested.
Benfica have played 12 matches at home against French sides in European competitions and not lost any, winning eight and drawing four, while PSG's record against Portuguese teams includes four losses and six victories in 14 fixtures.
Laurent Blanc's side have scored 15 goals in their first five games in the competition, a tally bettered only by Real Madrid, who have 18, while Benfica have managed only six.
Jesus' men surprisingly dropped points in a 2-2 draw at home to Primeira Liga new boys Arouca on Friday and he has a few injuries to contend with.
Ruben Amorim (knee), Guilherme Siqueira (thigh) and Eduardo Salvio (knee) are all expected to miss out, while Oscar Cardozo (back) is a doubt after missing their last three matches.
Blanc, on the other hand, does not have many fitness issues to think about during his selection process. Lucas Digne and Adrien Rabiot both missed the weekend win over Sochaux with knocks, but they could return to the team, while other fringe players are expected start the match.
Watch Galatasaray V Juventus Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013
Watch Galatasaray V Juventus Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013.A 4-1 loss at the Santiago Bernabeu a fortnight ago left the Turkish giants third in Group B, two points adrift of second-place Juventus heading into the decider at a sold-out Turk Telecom Arena in Istanbul.Watch Galatasaray V Juventus Live, Watch Galatasaray V Juventus Live Stream, Watch Galatasaray V Juventus Free Live Stream, Watch Galatasaray V Juventus Online, Watch Galatasaray V Juventus Online Free, Galatasaray V Juventus Live, Galatasaray V Juventus live stream Online.
Galatasaray are level on four points with Copenhagen but have a better goal-difference against the Danes, who host already-qualified Real Madrid in the other pool game.
"We have all to play for," Mancini told www.tuttosport.com. "We need to be calm and show focus.
"We play at home and in a game, anything can happen.
"We know it's going to be a very difficult match because Juve is a very good side.
"I think if we are fortunate like we were in the first leg (a 2-2 draw in Turin - Mancini's first game in charge of Galatasaray), and we limit mistakes, then we can do well and achieve our aim."
The hosts, who are third in the Turkish Super League, will be bolstered by the return of former Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera and ex-Inter Milan forward Wesley Sneijder.
Muslera returned to action in Friday's 2-0 triumph against Elazigspor after being sidelined with a fractured toe since October 31.
Sneijder, meanwhile, has been out for a month with a recurring thigh injury but is set to play in support of lone striker Didier Drogba against Juve.
Juve's 3-1 triumph against Copenhagen on November 27 was the Italian champions' first win in the competition this season.
More importantly, it allowed Antonio Conte's men to keep their destiny entirely in their own hands heading into the final group game.
A draw in Turkey will be enough to see the Italians progress to the knockout stages.
"We cannot go there with fear but determined to win," striker Fernando Llorente said.
"If we control the game and if we give all that we have inside, then we can do it.
"Our journey in the competition has not been easy but we have recovered and we are one step away from achieving our aim."
Llorente will partner Carlos Tevez up front.
Juve warmed up for the encounter with Friday's 2-0 triumph at Bologna, their seventh straight Serie A victory.
The result moved the Turin side three points clear of Roma at the top of the standings.
Paul Pogba is set to replace injured playmaker Andrea Pirlo in midfield with the latter out until the new year with a knee injury.
Galatasaray are level on four points with Copenhagen but have a better goal-difference against the Danes, who host already-qualified Real Madrid in the other pool game.
"We have all to play for," Mancini told www.tuttosport.com. "We need to be calm and show focus.
"We play at home and in a game, anything can happen.
"We know it's going to be a very difficult match because Juve is a very good side.
"I think if we are fortunate like we were in the first leg (a 2-2 draw in Turin - Mancini's first game in charge of Galatasaray), and we limit mistakes, then we can do well and achieve our aim."
The hosts, who are third in the Turkish Super League, will be bolstered by the return of former Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera and ex-Inter Milan forward Wesley Sneijder.
Muslera returned to action in Friday's 2-0 triumph against Elazigspor after being sidelined with a fractured toe since October 31.
Sneijder, meanwhile, has been out for a month with a recurring thigh injury but is set to play in support of lone striker Didier Drogba against Juve.
Juve's 3-1 triumph against Copenhagen on November 27 was the Italian champions' first win in the competition this season.
More importantly, it allowed Antonio Conte's men to keep their destiny entirely in their own hands heading into the final group game.
A draw in Turkey will be enough to see the Italians progress to the knockout stages.
"We cannot go there with fear but determined to win," striker Fernando Llorente said.
"If we control the game and if we give all that we have inside, then we can do it.
"Our journey in the competition has not been easy but we have recovered and we are one step away from achieving our aim."
Llorente will partner Carlos Tevez up front.
Juve warmed up for the encounter with Friday's 2-0 triumph at Bologna, their seventh straight Serie A victory.
The result moved the Turin side three points clear of Roma at the top of the standings.
Paul Pogba is set to replace injured playmaker Andrea Pirlo in midfield with the latter out until the new year with a knee injury.
Watch FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013
Watch FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013.However, all three have been confirmed in Real's 20-man travelling party, with Ronaldo looking to add to his eight goals in four group games, two of them in the 4-0 home win over Copenhagen.Watch FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Live, Watch FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Live Stream, Watch FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Free Live Stream, Watch FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Online, Watch FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Online Free, FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid Live, FC Copenhagen V Real Madrid live stream Online.
Carlo Ancelotti's men have scored 18 goals in their five matches so far and require three more to overtake the group stage record of 20 from Manchester United (1998/99) and Barcelona (2011/12).
With Real's progress assured, Ancelotti may be inclined to use Ronaldo sparingly, but he could combine the Portuguese with Bale and Karim Benzema in a strikeforce Copenhagen will be fearful of facing
"Cristiano is fine, he is training with the rest of the team and he will play on Tuesday without any problem," Ancelotti said.
Four players are already out, with Sergio Ramos suspended and Fabio Coentrao, Sami Khedira and Raphael Varane injured, while Nacho will start in defence alongside Pepe, Ancelotti has said. Defeat to Juventus in round five means Copenhagen cannot advance in the Champions League.
However, Stale Solbakken's men can go through to the Europa League if against Real they can better Galatasaray's result against Juve.
The Danes are unbeaten at home in the previous two games.
"We are still alive and we will hope that we can provide one last, brave effort to go through," Solbakken said on www.fck.dk.
"I have said that I hope for one Christmas present before December 24 and that is a win or maybe a draw in Parken (against Real)."
Three of Copenhagen's most creative players appear likely to be out of the match, with Nicolai Jorgensen, Daniel Braaten and Rurik Gislason struggling.
"It looks very difficult for Gislason and Braaten to recover but we still hope that Nicolai Jorgensen will be fit enough to play," Solbakken told bold.dk.
"As we are hit by injuries at the moment, I consider everybody. Just tie your boots and join the training. Maybe you will be in the line-up for the game against Real Madrid."
Carlo Ancelotti's men have scored 18 goals in their five matches so far and require three more to overtake the group stage record of 20 from Manchester United (1998/99) and Barcelona (2011/12).
With Real's progress assured, Ancelotti may be inclined to use Ronaldo sparingly, but he could combine the Portuguese with Bale and Karim Benzema in a strikeforce Copenhagen will be fearful of facing
"Cristiano is fine, he is training with the rest of the team and he will play on Tuesday without any problem," Ancelotti said.
Four players are already out, with Sergio Ramos suspended and Fabio Coentrao, Sami Khedira and Raphael Varane injured, while Nacho will start in defence alongside Pepe, Ancelotti has said. Defeat to Juventus in round five means Copenhagen cannot advance in the Champions League.
However, Stale Solbakken's men can go through to the Europa League if against Real they can better Galatasaray's result against Juve.
The Danes are unbeaten at home in the previous two games.
"We are still alive and we will hope that we can provide one last, brave effort to go through," Solbakken said on www.fck.dk.
"I have said that I hope for one Christmas present before December 24 and that is a win or maybe a draw in Parken (against Real)."
Three of Copenhagen's most creative players appear likely to be out of the match, with Nicolai Jorgensen, Daniel Braaten and Rurik Gislason struggling.
"It looks very difficult for Gislason and Braaten to recover but we still hope that Nicolai Jorgensen will be fit enough to play," Solbakken told bold.dk.
"As we are hit by injuries at the moment, I consider everybody. Just tie your boots and join the training. Maybe you will be in the line-up for the game against Real Madrid."
Watch Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013
Watch Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013.They departed for San Sebastian on Monday morning looking forwards and not back at their last group game, according to Rolfes.Watch Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Live, Watch Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Live Stream, Watch Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Free Live Stream, Watch Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Online, Watch Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Online Free, Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen Live, Real Sociedad V Bayer 04 Leverkusen live stream Online.
"There's no thoughts of revenge, all we're thinking about is going through," he said.
Indeed, since that heaviest ever home defeat in the Champions League, Leverkusen have bounced back with victories in the Bundesliga, including Saturday's 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund, a result which put six points between the two sides placed second and third in the table.
"We're making the trip with a good feeling," said the club's director of sport Rudi Voller on his club's website.
"All we've got to do is focus on ourselves. It's going to be a tough enough game, but when you've got the wind between your sails, you've got to make the most of it."
Meanwhile, the club's general manager Michael Schade expects United to help Leverkusen out by beating Shakhtar.
"I don't think even a club like Manchester United has any interest in playing a side like Bayern Munich or anybody of that calibre in the knockout stages," Schade said at Cologne airport.
"I'm absolutely convinced that United will do all they can to win the group."
Coach Sami Hyypia was able to take a fully fit squad of players with him to Spain.
Hosts Sociedad will be retiring from the Champions League no matter what the outcome at the Anoeta.
With just one draw and four defeats from their five group games so far, they will only be playing for pride on Tuesday night.
"Motivation for tomorrow comes naturally," said coach Jagoba Arrasate at a press conference on Monday.
"The team will do all they can to end the group stage on a high. We deserved to get more points than we have, but what we deserved doesn't matter.
"We know that tomorrow's is an important game that we want to win."
Arrasate has announced changes will be made to his side, confirming that goalkeeper Enaut Zubikarai and defender Jose Angel will both be given their first tastes of the competition.
"They deserve it for the work they put in day in, day out," Arrasate said.
Jose Angel, sitting next to his coach on the podium, said he was looking forward to the opportunity to prove himself, and show that Sociedad are stronger than their European campaign suggests.
"Football's been cruel to Real in this group stage and we've deserved more," he said.
"We're going to do all we can from the beginning to win this game. I believe we're better than Bayer."
"There's no thoughts of revenge, all we're thinking about is going through," he said.
Indeed, since that heaviest ever home defeat in the Champions League, Leverkusen have bounced back with victories in the Bundesliga, including Saturday's 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund, a result which put six points between the two sides placed second and third in the table.
"We're making the trip with a good feeling," said the club's director of sport Rudi Voller on his club's website.
"All we've got to do is focus on ourselves. It's going to be a tough enough game, but when you've got the wind between your sails, you've got to make the most of it."
Meanwhile, the club's general manager Michael Schade expects United to help Leverkusen out by beating Shakhtar.
"I don't think even a club like Manchester United has any interest in playing a side like Bayern Munich or anybody of that calibre in the knockout stages," Schade said at Cologne airport.
"I'm absolutely convinced that United will do all they can to win the group."
Coach Sami Hyypia was able to take a fully fit squad of players with him to Spain.
Hosts Sociedad will be retiring from the Champions League no matter what the outcome at the Anoeta.
With just one draw and four defeats from their five group games so far, they will only be playing for pride on Tuesday night.
"Motivation for tomorrow comes naturally," said coach Jagoba Arrasate at a press conference on Monday.
"The team will do all they can to end the group stage on a high. We deserved to get more points than we have, but what we deserved doesn't matter.
"We know that tomorrow's is an important game that we want to win."
Arrasate has announced changes will be made to his side, confirming that goalkeeper Enaut Zubikarai and defender Jose Angel will both be given their first tastes of the competition.
"They deserve it for the work they put in day in, day out," Arrasate said.
Jose Angel, sitting next to his coach on the podium, said he was looking forward to the opportunity to prove himself, and show that Sociedad are stronger than their European campaign suggests.
"Football's been cruel to Real in this group stage and we've deserved more," he said.
"We're going to do all we can from the beginning to win this game. I believe we're better than Bayer."
Watch Man Utd V Shakhtar Donetsk Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013
Watch Man Utd V Shakhtar Donetsk Live Stream UEFA Champions League Match 10 -December 2013. Defenders Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra and Chris Smalling are doubts for Manchester United's Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The trio, as well as Marouane Fellaini, missed training on Monday.
The midfielder has been troubled with a back problem and is doubtful but Shinji Kagawa could be available after missing the loss to Newcastle through illness.
United have qualified for the knockout stages but need a point on Tuesday to secure top spot in their group.
Even though victory is not essential for United's European hopes, manager David Moyes will be hoping for a win over the Ukrainian team after a torrid week.
CONTRASTING LEAGUE FORM
United have only won five of their last 12 league games at Old Trafford, scoring just eight goals in eight home league games
Shakhtar are five points clear at the top of their league going into the winter break. Their next league game will be on 1 March.
Recent defeats by Everton and Newcastle in the Premier League saw the reigning champions suffer back-to-back home losses for the first time since 2002.
And victory for Shakhtar at Old Trafford, which would be their first in England, would ensure Mircea Lucescu's team would overtake United at the top of Group A.
In response to whether he would rest players for the tie, Moyes said: "There's a little bit of that in my thinking but we've also got one or two injuries that I'll need to look after and that comes into my consideration."
Should Moyes opt for his strongest line-up Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie could spearhead United's attack for the first time in a month.
Rooney, 28, is available after missing Saturday's match against Newcastle through suspension.
"With a player of Wayne's calibre we can go from strength to strength and become even better than we are now," Van Persie, who returned from injury against Newcastle, told MUTV.
"It is important that this partnership is growing and becoming even stronger."
The trio, as well as Marouane Fellaini, missed training on Monday.
The midfielder has been troubled with a back problem and is doubtful but Shinji Kagawa could be available after missing the loss to Newcastle through illness.
United have qualified for the knockout stages but need a point on Tuesday to secure top spot in their group.
Even though victory is not essential for United's European hopes, manager David Moyes will be hoping for a win over the Ukrainian team after a torrid week.
CONTRASTING LEAGUE FORM
United have only won five of their last 12 league games at Old Trafford, scoring just eight goals in eight home league games
Shakhtar are five points clear at the top of their league going into the winter break. Their next league game will be on 1 March.
Recent defeats by Everton and Newcastle in the Premier League saw the reigning champions suffer back-to-back home losses for the first time since 2002.
And victory for Shakhtar at Old Trafford, which would be their first in England, would ensure Mircea Lucescu's team would overtake United at the top of Group A.
In response to whether he would rest players for the tie, Moyes said: "There's a little bit of that in my thinking but we've also got one or two injuries that I'll need to look after and that comes into my consideration."
Should Moyes opt for his strongest line-up Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie could spearhead United's attack for the first time in a month.
Rooney, 28, is available after missing Saturday's match against Newcastle through suspension.
"With a player of Wayne's calibre we can go from strength to strength and become even better than we are now," Van Persie, who returned from injury against Newcastle, told MUTV.
"It is important that this partnership is growing and becoming even stronger."
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