Match report
Barcelona Defeats Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Barcelona
2–1
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Oct 25, 2023
In an intense UEFA Champions League clash, Barcelona held off Shakhtar Donetsk to secure a 2-1 victory at Camp Nou. Goals from F. Torres and Fermín López early on gave Barcelona the lead, but Shakhtar's G. Sudakov found the net late in the game, keeping the match exciting until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Barcelona: 2 goals (F. Torres at 28', Fermín López at 36')
- • Shakhtar Donetsk: 1 goal (G. Sudakov at 62')
- • Yellow cards for Barcelona: F. Torres, A. Balde
- • Yellow cards for Shakhtar Donetsk: D. Kryskiv, Y. Konoplia, Valeriy Bondar
- • Match ended with a late substitution in extra time for Shakhtar Donetsk
Lineups
Barcelona
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
- 2 João Cancelo (D)
- 4 R. Araujo (D)
- 5 Iñigo Martínez (D)
- 17 Marcos Alonso (D)
- 32 Fermín (M)
- 18 Oriol Romeu (M)
- 22 İ. Gündoğan (M)
- 27 Lamine Yamal (F)
- 7 Ferran Torres (F)
- 14 João Félix (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Alejandro Balde
- 38 Marc Guiu
- 30 Marc Casadó
- 15 A. Christensen
- 13 Iñaki Peña
- 26 Ander Astralaga
- 39 Héctor Fort
- 34 Aleix Garrido
- 33 Pau Cubarsí
Shakhtar Donetsk
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 D. Riznyk (G)
- 26 Y. Konoplia (D)
- 5 V. Bondar (D)
- 22 M. Matviienko (D)
- 16 I. Azarovi (D)
- 21 A. Bondarenko (M)
- 6 T. Stepanenko (M)
- 11 O. Zubkov (M)
- 10 H. Sudakov (M)
- 8 D. Kryskiv (M)
- 14 D. Sikan (F)
Substitutes
- 39 Newerton
- 18 K. Kelsy
- 7 Eguinaldo
- 20 D. Topalov
- 44 Y. Rakitskyi
- 29 Y. Nazaryna
- 27 O. Ocheretko
- 1 A. Rudko
- 9 M. Shved
- 13 G. Gocholeishvili
- 19 D. Chyhrynskyi
- 4 D. Castillo
Timeline
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28' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres -
29' Barcelona Var · Goal confirmedF. Torres -
36' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalFermín López · Assist: F. Torres -
43' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardF. TorresFoul
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50' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardD. KryskivFoul
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62' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalG. Sudakov · Assist: I. Azarovi -
63' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Kryskiv · On: Newerton -
70' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Sikan · On: K. Kelsy -
71' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: Marcos Alonso · On: A. Balde -
72' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardY. KonopliaFoul
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75' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardA. BaldeFoul
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75' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: João Félix · On: M. Guiu -
82' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: Fermín López · On: Marc Casadó -
82' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: Iñigo Martínez · On: A. Christensen -
87' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardValeriy BondarFoul
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90'+2 Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Stepanenko · On: Eguinaldo
Match Stats
| Stat | Barcelona | Shakhtar Donetsk |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 520 | 455 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| xG | 2.73 | 0.93 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 445 | 380 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Barcelona capitalized early with goals from F. Torres and Fermín López within the first 36 minutes, setting a strong tone for the match.
- ▸ Shakhtar Donetsk's G. Sudakov scored in the 62nd minute to keep the match close and create suspense until the final whistle.