Match report

FC Porto Stuns Shakhtar Donetsk with 5-3 Victory in UEFA Champions League

FC Porto
FC Porto
5–3
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
Dec 13, 2023

FC Porto delivered an impressive display to stun Shakhtar Donetsk with a 5-3 victory in the UEFA Champions League. The game saw a flurry of goals from both sides, but FC Porto's offense proved too powerful for their Ukrainian opponents. Key scorers included Galeno and Fábio Conceição, who showcased exceptional form as they capitalized on Shakhtar’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Key Facts

  • • FC Porto scored 5 goals; Shakhtar Donetsk managed 3.
  • • Galeno (2) and M. Taremi were among the top scorers for FC Porto.
  • • D. Sikan opened the scoring for Shakhtar in the 29th minute.
  • • S. Eustaquio conceded an own goal for Shakhtar at 72 minutes.
  • • Claudio Ramos received a yellow card early on (0' mark) due to argument.

Lineups

FC Porto

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 99 Diogo Costa (G)
  • 15 J. Sánchez (D)
  • 3 Pepe (D)
  • 2 Fábio Cardoso (D)
  • 12 Z. Sanusi (D)
  • 11 Pepê Aquino (M)
  • 22 A. Varela (M)
  • 6 S. Eustáquio (M)
  • 13 Galeno (M)
  • 30 Evanilson (F)
  • 9 M. Taremi (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 João Mário
  • 10 Francisco Conceição
  • 20 André Franco
  • 8 M. Grujić
  • 17 Iván Jaime
  • 21 Fran Navarro
  • 4 David Carmo
  • 14 Cláudio Ramos
  • 19 D. Namaso
  • 70 Gonçalo Borges
  • 18 Wendell
  • 87 Bernardo Folha

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Riznyk (G)
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili (D)
  • 5 V. Bondar (D)
  • 44 Y. Rakitskyi (D)
  • 22 M. Matviienko (D)
  • 6 T. Stepanenko (M)
  • 11 O. Zubkov (M)
  • 21 A. Bondarenko (M)
  • 10 H. Sudakov (M)
  • 8 D. Kryskiv (M)
  • 14 D. Sikan (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 Newerton
  • 18 K. Kelsy
  • 29 Y. Nazaryna
  • 7 Eguinaldo
  • 16 I. Azarovi
  • 1 A. Rudko
  • 23 Pedrinho
  • 3 S. Lemkin
  • 9 M. Shved
  • 32 E. Kozik
  • 4 D. Castillo
  • 25 N. Miroshi

Timeline

  1. FC Porto
    ?' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Claudio Ramos

    Argument

  2. FC Porto
    9' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Galeno · Assist: Evanilson
  3. Shakhtar Donetsk
    29' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sikan · Assist: O. Zubkov
  4. Shakhtar Donetsk
    31' Shakhtar Donetsk Var · Goal confirmed
    D. Sikan
  5. FC Porto
    43' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Galeno · Assist: Pepê Aquino
  6. Shakhtar Donetsk
    54' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    G. Sudakov

    Foul

  7. Shakhtar Donetsk
    59' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kryskiv · On: Newerton
  8. FC Porto
    62' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Taremi · Assist: Galeno
  9. Shakhtar Donetsk
    72' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Own Goal
    S. Eustaquio
  10. Shakhtar Donetsk
    73' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Rakitskyi · On: K. Kelsy
  11. FC Porto
    75' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Pepe · Assist: Galeno
  12. FC Porto
    77' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jorge Sánchez · On: Joao Mario
  13. FC Porto
    81' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pepê Aquino · On: F. Conceicao
  14. FC Porto
    82' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Evanilson · On: André Franco
  15. FC Porto
    82' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Eustaquio · On: Marko Grujić
  16. FC Porto
    82' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Conceicao
  17. Shakhtar Donetsk
    85' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bondarenko · On: Y. Nazaryna
  18. Shakhtar Donetsk
    86' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Zubkov · On: Eguinaldo
  19. FC Porto
    88' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Galeno · On: Iván Jaime
  20. Shakhtar Donetsk
    88' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal Goal
    Eguinaldo · Assist: T. Stepanenko
  21. Shakhtar Donetsk
    90' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Nazaryna

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Porto Shakhtar Donetsk
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 9
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 432 460
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 9 6
xG 2.70 1.59
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 359 385
Shots Inside Box 13 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Porto capitalized on their quick start, scoring within the first 9 minutes through Galeno’s goal, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Fábio Conceição scored in the 82nd minute, solidifying FC Porto's lead and putting pressure on Shakhtar to fight back.