Match report
Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 Sporting CP: match report
Sporting CP secured a narrow victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League with a goal from Issa Doumbia.
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Sporting CP defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Issa Doumbia scored the only goal of the match in the 59th minute.
Doumbia's goal came after a period of pressure from Sporting CP, giving them the lead at a crucial moment in the game. Shakhtar Donetsk struggled to find an equaliser despite having more possession.
Maximiliano Araujo received a yellow card for Sporting CP in the 66th minute, followed by Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk in the 74th minute. Both teams had opportunities but failed to convert them into goals.
Key statistics showed Shakhtar Donetsk with 53% possession compared to Sporting CP's 47%. Both teams had three shots on target, but Shakhtar managed more corners with seven to Sporting's two.
After this match, Sporting CP sits in 8th place in the league table with 7 points from 4 matches, while Shakhtar Donetsk is in 16th place with 5 points from 4 matches.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP preview: form
Shakhtar Donetsk will face Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at 17:45 GMT. The match will take place at an undisclosed venue.
Shakhtar Donetsk have had a mixed recent run, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five matches. Their latest result was a solid 3-0 victory against Dynamo Kyiv on 27 October. They also drew 0-0 with Zorya Luhansk on 24 October and lost 1-0 to Inter on 21 October.
Sporting CP have won three of their last five matches, with two losses. They secured a 2-0 win against Casa Pia AC on 30 October and a 2-1 victory over Marítimo on 27 October. However, they lost to Académico Viseu and LASK Linz in their previous two matches.
In the league table, Sporting CP currently sit in 12th place with 6 points from 3 matches, while Shakhtar Donetsk are in 17th place with 4 points from 3 matches.
Historically, Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP have faced each other multiple times, with both teams having their share of victories. This match will be crucial for both sides as they aim to improve their standings in the group stage.
Shakhtar Donetsk will look to build on their recent home form, while Sporting CP will aim to continue their winning momentum.
Match Events
All events- 90'Alisson(Out: Luca Meirelles)
- 90'Mykola Matvienko(Out: Lucas Ferreira)
- 88'Maximiliano Araujo(Out: Salvador Blopa)
- 88'Issa Doumbia(Out: João Simões)
- 83'Geny Catamo(Out: Iván Fresneda)
- 83'Marlon Gomes(Out: Lassina Traore)
- 74'Isaque
- 70'Fotis Ioannidis(Out: Rodrigo Zalazar)
Match Statistics
All stats- 54%Possession46%
- 2Expected Goals (xG)1.30
- 4Shots on Target3
- 7Corners2
- 10Fouls18
Prediction
Live win probability
Shakhtar Donetsk 1%Draw 14%Sporting CP 85%
Sporting CP is most likely to win the game against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Champions League · League Stage 4
- VenueStamford Bridge, London · 40044
- RefereeKruzliak, Ivan
- ForecastPartly cloudy night, 11.03°C
Last five games
Shakhtar DonetskLWWDL
Sporting CPWWWLL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Liverpool | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 5 |  Real Madrid | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 6 | Sporting CP | 4 | +4 | 9 |
| 7 |  Real Betis | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Bayern Munich | 4 | +7 | 8 |
| 9 |  Arsenal | 3 | +4 | 7 |
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP: result, stats & highlights
Shakhtar Donetsk and Sporting CP finished 0-1 in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage 4) at Stamford Bridge. Played: (your local time).
Shakhtar Donetsk are 20th in the table on 4 points; Sporting CP are 6th on 9.
Recent form: Shakhtar Donetsk LWWDL, Sporting CP WWWLL.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.