The story so far
Dynamo Kyiv produced a remarkable 2024/25 campaign to reclaim the Ukrainian league championship for the first time in four years.
Across 30 games, Dynamo produced an invincible campaign – winning 20 and drawing 10 of their fixtures, while scoring 61 goals.
Forward Vladyslav Vanat’s goals would prove crucial, the Ukraine international hitting 21 across all competitions, although he has since departed for Girona.
Oleksandr Shovkovskyi’s side went mightily close to a league and cup double, reaching the final of the Ukrainian Cup, only to be beaten 6-5 on penalties by old rivals Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Europa League proved less successful. Only one win from eight matches, saw Kyiv finish outside the play-off positions and exit the competition.
However, it should be acknowledged that, as with this season, Dynamo had to play all home fixtures in Lublin, Poland, nearly 400 miles away from their base. This is due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, with domestic games still regularly suspended or postponed due to anti-strike sirens.
Following a 3-3 draw with Karpaty Lviv in their last game, Dynamo set a new club record for an unbeaten run in the league, now standing at a remarkable 39 games.
By winning the title last season, Kyiv qualified for the Champions League qualification rounds. Defeat to Cypriot side Pafos FC saw them move into the play-off round of Europa League qualifying.
A 3-2 aggregate defeat to Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv ended Dynamo's interest in that competition, but they will now be targeting a deep run in the Conference League and maintaining their proud European history.
Find out more about Dynamo Kyiv here.
