Match report
Shakhtar Donetsk Defeats Beşiktaş 2-0 in Europa League
Shakhtar Donetsk
2–0
FT
Beşiktaş
Jul 31, 2025
Shakhtar Donetsk emerged victorious against Beşiktaş in the UEFA Europa League on July 31st. The Ukrainian side dominated from the start, scoring early through Kevin and Kaua Elias to secure a comfortable win.
Key Facts
- • Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Beşiktaş with a score of 2-0.
- • Kevin scored the first goal for Shakhtar in the 12th minute, assisted by Kaua Elias.
- • Kaua Elias netted the second goal in the 45th minute, assisted by Vinícius Tobias.
- • Beşiktaş received three yellow cards while Shakhtar got four.
Lineups
Shakhtar Donetsk
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Gunok
- 2 J. Svensson
- 3 Gabriel Paulista
- 14 F. Uduokhai
- 53 E. Topcu
- 5 D. E. Tiknaz
- 17 K. Kayra Yilmaz
- 18 Joao Mario
- 27 Rafa Silva
- 23 E. Muci
- 9 T. Abraham
Substitutes
- 30 E. Destanoglu
- 6 A. Hadziahmetovic
- 7 M. Rashica
- 8 S. Ucan
- 10 O. Kokcu
- 11 K. Arroyo
- 20 N. Uysal
- 24 T. T. Sanuc
- 39 D. Jurasek
- 75 T. Bingol
- 79 E. Terzi
- 90 S. Kilicsoy
Beşiktaş
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 D. Riznyk
- 17 V. Tobias
- 5 V. Bondar
- 22 M. Matviienko
- 13 P. Henrique
- 6 Marlon Gomes
- 30 Alisson
- 27 O. Ocheretko
- 38 Pedrinho
- 11 Kevin
- 19 Kaua Elias
Substitutes
- 23 K. Fesyun
- 2 L. Traore
- 7 Eguinaldo
- 9 M. Shved
- 10 G. Sudakov
- 12 G. Gocholeishvili
- 16 I. Azarovi
- 18 A. Ghram
- 21 A. Bondarenko
- 26 Y. Konoplya
- 29 Y. Nazaryna
- 39 Newerton
Timeline
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12' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalKevin · Assist: Kaua Elias
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16' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardDemir Ege Tıknaz
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37' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardMykola Matviyenko
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45' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal GoalKaua Elias · Assist: Vinícius Tobias
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46' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1Off: Demir Ege Tıknaz · On: A. Hadziahmetovic
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56' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 1Off: Marlon Gomes · On: A. Bondarenko
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56' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 2Off: Kevin · On: Newerton
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60' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardPedrinho
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64' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Abraham · On: S. Kilicsoy
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64' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 3Off: Kaua Elias · On: L. Traore
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64' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 4Off: Pedrinho · On: G. Sudakov
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71' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardGabriel Paulista
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75' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardValeriy Bondar
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78' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Kayra Yilmaz · On: T. Bingol
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79' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardEmirhan Topçu
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81' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 5Off: Vinícius Tobias · On: G. Gocholeishvili
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87' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 4Off: João Mário · On: N. Uysal
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87' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Muçi · On: D. Jurásek
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90'+2 Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow CardAlisson
Match Stats
| Stat | Shakhtar Donetsk | Beşiktaş |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kevin's early goal in the 12th minute set the tone for the match and gave Shakhtar Donetsk a strong start.
- ▸ Kaua Elias' second goal just before halftime solidified Shakhtar’s lead, putting significant pressure on Beşiktaş to fight back.