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Shakhtar Donetsk capped off it’s most successful season in history with a 2-0 win over rivals Dynamo Kiev in the Ukrainian Cup final on May 25th. The win sealed the domestic double for the Pitmen, following a league title that the squad wrapped up with a win over Metalurh Donetsk on May 7th.This season has thrust Shakhtar into the European spotlight, and the attention has been both intoxicating and exciting for fans. However, Shakhtar’s remarkable achievements could harm its future European success. But more on that later.For right now, there is still plenty to celebrate about Shakhtar’s 2010/2011 campaign. It earned the domestic double for the third time since the Ukraine Premiere League was formed and the first time since 2007-08. It was dominant in the league, losing only four times and finishing seven points clear of second place Dynamo Kiev. It also rolled through the Ukrainian Cup, finishing it with a 2-0 win over Dynamo Kiev. Read the story here