UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
Inter 1 - 0 FT Shakhtar Donetsk
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Pedrinho ↑Egor Nazaryna 32'
Oleg Ocheretko 36'
HT
54' Marcus Thuram
59' ↓ Hakan Çalhanoğlu ↑Piotr Zieliński
59' ↓ Federico Dimarco ↑Yann Bisseck
59' ↓ Djed Spence ↑Andy Diouf
Marlon Gomes 68'
72' Petar Sučić
↓ Kauã Elias ↑Lassina Traore 72'
↓ Gleiker Mendoza ↑Newerton 72'
↓ Oleg Ocheretko ↑Isaque 72'
73' ↓ Petar Sučić ↑Luis Henrique
75' ↓ Ange-Yoan Bonny ↑Henrikh Mkhitaryan
77' Carlos Augusto (Henrikh Mkhitaryan)
↓ Alisson ↑Bruno Braga Ramos 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Josep Martínez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Carlos Augusto 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Midfielders
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Nicolò Barella 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Hakan Çalhanoğlu 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Federico Dimarco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ivan Provedel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Bovio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yann Bisseck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piotr Zieliński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Stanković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattia Mosconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shakhtar Donetsk
Goalkeepers
Dmytro Riznyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vinícius Tobias
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Valeriy Bondar
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mykola Matvienko 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
78
Passes
5
Duels
Pedrinho
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
72
Passes
12
Duels
Midfielders
Oleh Ocheretko
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alisson Santana 
DRIBBLER
7
Dribbles
7
Dribbles
13
Attempts
54%
Success %
Pedrinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
32
Entry
Marlon Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gleiker Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Kauã Elias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Kyrylo Fesyun
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alaa Ghram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oleksandr Karavaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dmytro Kryskiv
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ehor Nazaryna
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
56
Passes
6
Duels
Newertton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lassina Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Meirelles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2021 | Inter | 2 - 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 09/28/2021 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 0 - 0 | Inter | UEFA Champions League | NSK Olimpijs'kyj |
| 12/09/2020 | Inter | 0 - 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 10/27/2020 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 0 - 0 | Inter | UEFA Champions League | NSK Olimpijs'kyj |
| 08/17/2020 | Inter | 5 - 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk | UEFA Europa League | Merkur Spiel-Arena |
11/24/2021
09/28/2021
12/09/2020
10/27/2020
08/17/2020
Inter Win
Shakhtar Donetsk Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Inter
Shakhtar Donetsk
Inter
Shakhtar Donetsk
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Defiance in Milan as Ten-Man Hosts Stun Ukrainians
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A resilient ten-man display proved that tactical discipline can overcome a severe numerical disadvantage on the grandest European stage.
The Opening Act
A tense tactical chess match set the initial tone under the lights at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza. Shakhtar Donetsk arrived with a clear game plan, and they controlled possession with 55 percent of the ball in the early exchanges. The Ukrainian outfit patiently weaved together 530 total passes, looking to stretch the home side's defensive block and create meaningful spaces in the final third. Inter, meanwhile, sat slightly deeper, relying on a robust and disciplined shape to deny any clear openings. The Intensity of this encounter was defined by a gruelling midfield clash rather than an open shootout, with tackles flying in as both sides sought dominance. The visitors tested the waters with some early efforts, but Josep Martínez stood incredibly tall between the posts. His sharp reflexes and commanding presence resulted in four crucial saves, ensuring the hosts completely weathered the initial storm.
The Turning Point
The entire complexion of the match threatened to unravel completely in the 68th minute. A mistimed challenge saw Alessandro Bastoni shown a straight red card, instantly leaving the Italian side a man down for the demanding final quarter of the game. The Balance on the pitch shifted in a heartbeat. The visitors looked poised to capitalise heavily on their sudden numerical superiority, pinning the hosts back as they pushed relentlessly for a breakthrough. Yet, instead of crumbling under the mounting pressure, the home side deployed an absolute masterstroke from the dugout. Substitute Henrikh Mkhitaryan entered the fray at the 75-minute mark, tasked with providing a counter-attacking spark. Just two minutes later, he found a pocket of space and delivered a phenomenal, defense-splitting pass that completely caught the opposition backline off guard.
The Resolution
Completely against the run of play, Carlos Augusto surged forward to meet Mkhitaryan's precise delivery, smashing home the decisive goal at the 77-minute mark. A barrage of 25 combined shots yielded nine on target across the 90 minutes, but only this single clinical strike managed to ripple the net. The high Stakes of the league stage forced the visitors to throw absolutely everything forward in the dying moments, launching desperate aerial balls into the box. However, the hosts held incredibly firm, organising their ten men into an impenetrable fortress to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory. This monumental defensive effort not only sealed the three points but also dragged the Italian giants off the foot of the European standings. It was a classic display of suffering and succeeding when the chips were down.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Alessandro Bastoni impact the match?
Instead of causing a collapse, the 68th-minute dismissal forced Inter into a resolute defensive shape, sparking a counter-attacking setup that led to their winning goal.
How did substitute Josep Martínez change the game?
While actually starting the match, goalkeeper Josep Martínez was pivotal. His flawless performance yielded four crucial saves, completely shutting down Shakhtar's attack and preserving the clean sheet.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Inter's Desperate Stand Against Shakhtar
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. With zero points and early elimination looming, Inter must convert their overwhelming favoritism into a victory against an unbeaten Shakhtar Donetsk side.
The Setup
The Champions League league stage takes no prisoners. Inter sit in a dismal 29th place with zero points after two crushing defeats, plunging them straight into early elimination danger. The Stakes are crystal clear: win, or risk falling entirely out of the top-24 playoff picture. Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in Italy holding a comfortable 11th position with four points from an unbeaten start. Despite Inter's dire Form—having conceded six goals already—bookmakers stubbornly give the Italians a massive 75% chance of victory. The home side brings serious Stars to the pitch, most notably Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram, who carry the heavy burden of rescuing this European campaign.
Key Battle
Without a doubt, the defining clash lies between Inter's desperate frontline and Shakhtar's sturdy defensive block. The visitors have conceded just twice so far and will gladly sit deep to frustrate a nervous host. Given the heavily skewed Balance of the tie, Inter will monopolize possession. Their attackers must find a way through an organized rearguard, while simultaneously ensuring their own leaky backline is not exposed to Shakhtar's quick transitions.
Our Prediction
We expect a hard-fought 2-0 victory for Inter. Pure desperation and superior attacking quality will eventually overwhelm Shakhtar's disciplined resistance. Look for early tension and anxious moments at the back, before the hosts finally break the deadlock midway through the second half, securing three absolutely vital points to keep their qualification hopes alive.