Shakhtar braced for Bremen brawn

The last UEFA Cup final will be a clash of German brawn and Ukrainian technique, Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu said ahead of their clash with Werder Bremen in Istanbul on Wednesday.

"We'll watch a game performed in two very different styles. Bremen are an attacking side with very good physique. They have some very strong athletes on the team," he said.

"Shakhtar Donetsk's style is based on the good technique of our players and we will try and control the game," the Romanian told a news conference on Tuesday.