UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Shakhtar Donetsk 3 - 1 FT AEK Athens FC
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โ๏ธ Balance
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๐ฒ Upset
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โก Intensity
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โ๏ธ Balance
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๐ Stakes
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๐ฒ Upset
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Lovro Majer 18'
Lovro Majer (Stavros Pilios) 28'
31' Alisson
34' Pedrinho
Harold Moukoudi 42'
HT
54' Marlon Gomes
Rฤzvan Marin 61'
63' โ Pedrinho โIsaque
63' โ Newerton โGleiker Mendoza
โ Lovro Majer โJoรฃo Mรกrio 71'
โ Ambrรณsini Antรณnio Cabaรงa Salvador โMijat Gaฤinoviฤ 71'
โ Milan Vitรกlis โKaan Kairinen 78'
โ Luka Jovic โBarnabรกs Varga 79'
80' Vinรญcius Tobias (Alisson)
81' โ Marlon Gomes โEgor Nazaryna
โ Rฤzvan Marin โOleksandr Zubkov 83'
86' Gleiker Mendoza (Isaque)
87' โ Alisson โLucas Ferreira
87' โ Kauรฃ Elias โLuca Meirelles
Barnabรกs Varga 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Shakhtar Donetsk
Goalkeepers
Dmytro Riznyk 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Vinรญcius Tobias 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Valeriy Bondar 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
65
Passes
8
Duels
Mykola Matvienko
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
74
Passes
5
Duels
Pedrinho 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Marlon Gomes 
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Alisson Santana
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pedrinho 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Oleh Ocheretko 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Newertton 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Kauรฃ Elias
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Kyrylo Fesyun 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bruninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gleiker Mendoza 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Ehor Nazaryna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Tsukanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lassina Traorรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AEK Athens FC
Goalkeepers
Alberto Brignoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lazaros Rota 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Harold Moukoudi
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Filipe Relvas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stavros Pilios
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Lovro Majer
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Milรกn Vitรกlis
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Rฤzvan Marin
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Aboubakary Koita
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Zini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Luka Joviฤ
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Marios Balamotis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Domagoj Vida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oleksandr Zubkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petros Mantalos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kasper Kairinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joรฃo Mรกrio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mijat Gaฤinoviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kervin Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barnabรกs Varga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2023 | AEK Athens FC | 5 - 0 | Shakhtar Donetsk | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
07/13/2023
Shakhtar Donetsk Win
AEK Athens FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
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
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Shakhtar Donetsk
AEK Athens FC
Shakhtar Donetsk
AEK Athens FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Surge Seals Shakhtar Comeback Over AEK
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. Our verdict: A stunning late barrage turned a frustrating evening into a vital European victory for Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge.
Early Athens Advantage
The Intensity was palpable as AEK Athens FC started brightly under the lights at Stamford Bridge. Despite the Ukrainian side having edged possession in the early stages, it was the Greek visitors who drew first blood with a sweeping attacking move. In the 28th minute, a sharp transition saw Stavros Pilios carve open the defence with precision, feeding Lovro Majer who dispatched a clinical finish past the sprawling goalkeeper. The opening goal immediately threw the hosts off rhythm, forcing them to chase the game far earlier than they had anticipated. With both teams desperate for points to climb away from the elimination fringes of the league table, this early deficit set the stage for an explosive and desperate response from the trailing home side.
The Penalty Pivot
The match's Balance shifted violently just minutes after the Athens opener, turning a tactical affair into a chaotic spectacle. In the 31st minute, Alisson went down heavily in the box, sparking massive protests from both sets of players. A tense VAR review eventually confirmed the highly controversial decision, awarding the penalty and breathing vital life back into Shakhtar Donetsk. Pedrinho stepped up with ice in his veins three minutes later, burying the spot-kick to restore parity. From there, the pitch essentially became a shooting gallery, with the two sides combining for a staggering 25 total shots as they traded blows. However, wayward finishingโwith only seven shots finding the target all nightโkept the scoreline deadlocked and the tension soaring heading into the final stages.
A Late Super Sub Surge
With the Stakes climbing and a frustrating draw looking like the most probable outcome, Shakhtar managed to find another gear in the dying moments of the contest. In the 80th minute, Vinรญcius Tobias finally shattered the deadlock, aggressively latching onto a brilliant setup from Alisson to put the hosts ahead for the first time. The complete collapse of the visiting side was then punctuated just six minutes later by a masterstroke from the bench. Substitute Gleiker Mendoza, who had entered the fray as a tactical adjustment in the 63rd minute, fired home a devastating third goal to seal a remarkable 3-1 comeback. This late Upset to AEK's once-sturdy defensive structure ultimately secured three priceless points for Shakhtar's crucial playoff push.
Key Questions
How did Shakhtar Donetsk complete the comeback from behind?
A crucial VAR penalty by Pedrinho leveled the score, followed by an 80th-minute strike from Vinรญcius Tobias and a late goal by substitute Gleiker Mendoza.
How did substitute Vinรญcius Tobias change the game?
He completely shifted the momentum by scoring the vital go-ahead goal in the 80th minute, cracking AEK's defense before Mendoza sealed the victory shortly after.
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.
Early Playoff Posturing at Stamford Bridge
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. With both sides hovering around the vital playoff qualification line, this tight tactical stalemate will be decided by who blinks first.
The Setup
Stamford Bridge hosts an intriguing European clash this October 14, 2026. The new UEFA Champions League league stage demands ruthless efficiency, and both Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Athens FC find themselves securely in the top-24 playoff band early on. The away side sits 16th with three points, sporting a strong Form grade after a flawless start. Shakhtar lag slightly behind in 18th with a solitary point. The Stakes are simmering rather than boiling at this stage, but establishing a cushion above the elimination zone is paramount. A modest Stars rating indicates this match will be won through collective grit rather than individual magic.
Key Battle
Dead heats on the odds board translate directly to the pitch. The Balance rating is split straight down the middle. Shakhtar's midfield engine room must find a way to dictate the tempo against a stubborn AEK defensive block that has yet to concede. With no marquee names to shoulder the burden for the hosts, their central unit faces an exhausting shift trying to break lines.
Our Prediction
A cagey 1-1 draw. Neither side will want to surrender their current footing in the playoff spots. Expect an arm-wrestle in the middle of the park, with an exchange of set-piece goals before both managers settle for a respectable point.