Match report
Shakhtar Donetsk Defeats Beşiktaş 4–2 in Europa League Clash
Beşiktaş
2–4
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Jul 24, 2025
Shakhtar Donetsk secured a hard-fought 4–2 win over Beşiktaş in their UEFA Europa League encounter, showcasing a strong performance despite the late resistance of the Turkish side. Alisson and Eguinaldo scored early goals for Shakhtar, with T. Abraham's penalty providing some hope before Joao Mario's strike narrowed the gap further.
Key Facts
- • Shakhtar Donetsk: 4 goals (Alisson 7', Eguinaldo 28', Kevin 67' and 90'+3')
- • Beşiktaş: 2 goals (T. Abraham penalty 40', Joao Mario 87')
- • Multiple substitutions on both sides as teams tried to maintain momentum
- • Felix Uduokhai received a yellow card for Beşiktaş in the 79th minute
Lineups
Beşiktaş
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Gunok (G)
- 2 J. Svensson (D)
- 3 Gabriel Paulista (D)
- 14 F. Uduokhai (D)
- 39 D. Jurasek (D)
- 5 D. E. Tiknaz (M)
- 10 O. Kokcu (M)
- 7 M. Rashica (M)
- 27 Rafa Silva (M)
- 83 G. Fernandes (M)
- 9 T. Abraham (F)
Substitutes
- 30 E. Destanoglu
- 6 A. Hadziahmetovic
- 8 S. Ucan
- 11 K. Arroyo
- 17 K. Kayra Yilmaz
- 18 Joao Mario
- 23 E. Muci
- 24 T. T. Sanuc
- 53 E. Topcu
- 75 T. Bingol
- 79 E. Terzi
- 90 S. Kilicsoy
Shakhtar Donetsk
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 31 D. Riznyk (G)
- 26 Y. Konoplya (D)
- 5 V. Bondar (D)
- 22 M. Matviienko (D)
- 13 P. Henrique (D)
- 6 Marlon Gomes (M)
- 30 Alisson (M)
- 27 O. Ocheretko (M)
- 10 G. Sudakov (M)
- 11 Kevin (M)
- 7 Eguinaldo (F)
Substitutes
- 23 K. Fesyun
- 2 L. Traore
- 9 M. Shved
- 12 G. Gocholeishvili
- 16 I. Azarovi
- 17 V. Tobias
- 18 A. Ghram
- 19 Kaua Elias
- 21 A. Bondarenko
- 29 Y. Nazaryna
- 38 Pedrinho
- 39 Newerton
Timeline
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7' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalAlisson
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28' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalEguinaldo · Assist: Alisson
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40' Beşiktaş Goal · PenaltyT. Abraham
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56' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Konoplia · On: Vinícius Tobias
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56' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2Off: Marlon Gomes · On: Pedrinho
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60' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Rashica · On: K. Kayra Yilmaz
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60' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 2Off: Orkun Kökçü · On: E. Muçi
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67' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalKevin · Assist: Alisson
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71' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Abraham · On: João Mário
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76' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3Off: Alisson · On: A. Bondarenko
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76' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 4Off: Eguinaldo · On: Newerton
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79' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardFelix Uduokhai
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81' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 4Off: Demir Ege Tıknaz · On: S. Kilicsoy
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87' Beşiktaş Goal · Normal GoalJoão Mário
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88' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Sudakov · On: G. Gocholeishvili
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90'+3 Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardD. Riznyk
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90' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalKevin · Assist: A. Bondarenko
Match Stats
| Stat | Beşiktaş | Shakhtar Donetsk |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Shakhtar Donetsk's early goals by Alisson and Eguinaldo set the tone, giving them a commanding lead before halftime.
- ▸ The introduction of Joao Mario in place of T. Abraham provided Beşiktaş with some attacking impetus, leading to their second goal by Joao Mario late in the game.