Match report

Inter Defeats Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in Europa League

Inter
Inter
5–0
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
Aug 17, 2020

Inter delivered a stunning performance to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in their UEFA Europa League match. Leading early through Lautaro Martinez's goal, Inter capitalized on Shakhtar's yellow card for Taison and extended their lead with goals from D'Ambrosio, Martinez, and two from Romelu Lukaku. The game saw multiple substitutions, with Inter making the most of their attacking opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Inter: 5 goals
  • • Shakhtar Donetsk: 0 goals
  • • Lautaro Martinez: 2 goals
  • • Romelu Lukaku: 2 goals
  • • D'Ambrosio: 1 goal
  • • Taison: Yellow Card (58')
  • • Multiple substitutions: Inter (5), Shakhtar Donetsk (3)

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Samir Handanovič (G)
  • 2 Diego Godín (D)
  • 6 Stefan de Vrij (D)
  • 95 Alessandro Bastoni (D)
  • 33 Danilo D'Ambrosio (M)
  • 23 Nicolò Barella (M)
  • 77 Marcelo Brozović (M)
  • 5 Roberto Gagliardini (M)
  • 15 Ashley Young (M)
  • 9 Romelu Lukaku (F)
  • 10 Lautaro Martínez (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Daniele Padelli
  • 34 Cristiano Biraghi
  • 37 Milan Škriniar
  • 13 Andrea Ranocchia
  • 31 Lorenzo Pirola
  • 24 Christian Eriksen
  • 12 Stefano Sensi
  • 87 Antonio Candreva
  • 20 Borja Valero
  • 11 Victor Moses
  • 7 Alexis Sánchez
  • 30 Sebastiano Esposito

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 Andriy Pyatov (G)
  • 98 Dodô (D)
  • 4 Serhiy Kryvtsov (D)
  • 5 Davit Khocholava (D)
  • 22 Mykola Matviyenko (D)
  • 8 Marcos Antonio (M)
  • 6 Taras Stepanenko (M)
  • 11 Marlos (M)
  • 21 Alan Patrick (M)
  • 7 Taison (M)
  • 10 Junior Moraes (F)

Substitutes

  • 81 Anatolii Trubin
  • 77 Valeriy Bondar
  • 27 Maycon
  • 76 Oleksandr Pikhalyonok
  • 50 Sergiy Bolbat
  • 28 Marquinhos Cipriano
  • 14 Tetê
  • 19 Manor Solomon
  • 15 Yevhen Konoplyanka
  • 20 Viktor Kovalenko
  • 99 Fernando
  • 9 Dentinho

Timeline

  1. Inter
    19' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: N. Barella
  2. Shakhtar Donetsk
    58' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Taison

    Tripping

  3. Shakhtar Donetsk
    59' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Solomon · On: Alan Patrick
  4. Inter
    64' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    D. D'Ambrosio · Assist: M. Brozović
  5. Inter
    66' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Biraghi · On: A. Young
  6. Inter
    74' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Martinez · Assist: R. Lukaku
  7. Shakhtar Donetsk
    75' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Konoplyanka · On: Marlos
  8. Inter
    78' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku · Assist: L. Martinez
  9. Inter
    81' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Moses · On: D. D'Ambrosio
  10. Inter
    81' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: L. Martinez
  11. Inter
    84' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku · Assist: Stefan de Vrij
  12. Inter
    85' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Esposito · On: R. Lukaku
  13. Inter
    85' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Sensi · On: M. Brozović

Match Stats

Stat Inter Shakhtar Donetsk
Fouls 21 3
Pass Accuracy 84% 89%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 392 672
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 9 1
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 330 598
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter took the lead at 19' with Lautaro Martinez's goal, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Shakhtar Donetsk's yellow card for Taison at 58' disrupted their momentum and allowed Inter to secure more goals through D'Ambrosio and Lukaku.