Shakhtar v Real Madrid: facts and figures
Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Shakhtar defeated Real Madrid on the UEFA Champions League group stage MD5
Statistics
Real aggregately produced twice as much shots (15-7) and those on target (8-4). The Madrid side took 11 corners followed by three attempts, the Miners had 2 corners during the game. In terms of possession, the balance slightly tipped in favour of the visitors as well - 57% vs 43%. On average, the opponents allowed to make 7 passes per 1 defensive action, with Shakhtar's PPDA being 21. Zidane's men fouled more often (15-10).
Seven victories over the Spaniards
Shakhtar now boast seven victories against the Spanish clubs in European competitions. In the Champions League they twice beat Barcelona (2-0, 3-2), Real Madrid (3-2, 2-0) and Real Sociedad (2-0, 4-0), in the Europa League they defeated Celta (1-0).
Real aggregately produced twice as much shots (15-7) and those on target (8-4). The Madrid side took 11 corners followed by three attempts, the Miners had 2 corners during the game. In terms of possession, the balance slightly tipped in favour of the visitors as well - 57% vs 43%. On average, the opponents allowed to make 7 passes per 1 defensive action, with Shakhtar's PPDA being 21. Zidane's men fouled more often (15-10).
Seven victories over the Spaniards
Shakhtar now boast seven victories against the Spanish clubs in European competitions. In the Champions League they twice beat Barcelona (2-0, 3-2), Real Madrid (3-2, 2-0) and Real Sociedad (2-0, 4-0), in the Europa League they defeated Celta (1-0).
Shakhtar now boast seven victories against the Spanish clubs in European competitions
Real Madrid in Dentinho's career
Dentinho scored a goal vs Real Madrid five years ago - in Lviv in November 2015. This time, he has done it again. Interestingly, in the recent match in Madrid, Dentinho was also close to scoring one: Varane virtually stole his goal by netting an own goal to make it 2-0.
Solomon's fifth one in European competitions
Manor Solomon scored his 5th goal for Shakhtar in European competitions. He put his name on the scoresheet in two meetings with Real Madrid, previously scoring goals against Atalanta, Manchester City and Wolfsburg.
Dentinho scored a goal vs Real Madrid five years ago - in Lviv in November 2015. This time, he has done it again. Interestingly, in the recent match in Madrid, Dentinho was also close to scoring one: Varane virtually stole his goal by netting an own goal to make it 2-0.
Solomon's fifth one in European competitions
Manor Solomon scored his 5th goal for Shakhtar in European competitions. He put his name on the scoresheet in two meetings with Real Madrid, previously scoring goals against Atalanta, Manchester City and Wolfsburg.
Manor Solomon scored his fifth goal for Shakhtar in European competitions
Trubin’s quality appearance
Trubin has secured his second clean sheet in the Champions League. In the first half, Anatolii stopped the attempts by Asensio, Benzema, Nacho and Edegor, in the second he prevented Benzema, Varane and Mendi from scoring. He also throwed the ball to Dodo and Matviienko down the wings. Overall, six out of his nine long balls were accurate.
Trubin has secured his second clean sheet in the Champions League. In the first half, Anatolii stopped the attempts by Asensio, Benzema, Nacho and Edegor, in the second he prevented Benzema, Varane and Mendi from scoring. He also throwed the ball to Dodo and Matviienko down the wings. Overall, six out of his nine long balls were accurate.
Trubin has secured his second clean sheet in the Champions League
Vitao’s debut
For Vitao, this is the 5th appearance in the starting lineup for Shakhtar and his first Champions League start. In fact, this is a full-fledged debut on the European stage for the Brazilian. Besides not spoiling anything, Vitao delivered a great performance: his interplay with Bondar was well-coordinated, along with two blocked shots, 10 interceptions, five clearances, 10 rebounds, nine long balls and six completed passes.
For Vitao, this is the 5th appearance in the starting lineup for Shakhtar and his first Champions League start. In fact, this is a full-fledged debut on the European stage for the Brazilian. Besides not spoiling anything, Vitao delivered a great performance: his interplay with Bondar was well-coordinated, along with two blocked shots, 10 interceptions, five clearances, 10 rebounds, nine long balls and six completed passes.
Vitao delivered a great performance: his interplay with Bondar was well-coordinated, along with two blocked shots, 10 interceptions, five clearances, 10 rebounds, nine long balls and six completed passes
Kovalenko is Man of the Match
UEFA recognized Kovalenko as the MVP in this match. For the last time Viktor started Shakhtar's match two months ago - against Desna in early October. Then followed an injury period, the international break, testing positive for coronavirus, appearances as a substitute. Against Madrid, Kovalenko proved effective in midfield, with a minimum number of lost balls (having a smaller figure than in the last Champions League campaign), he helped in transitions to attacks and provided an assist to the penalty area that was sent home by Dentinho.
UEFA recognized Kovalenko as the MVP in this match. For the last time Viktor started Shakhtar's match two months ago - against Desna in early October. Then followed an injury period, the international break, testing positive for coronavirus, appearances as a substitute. Against Madrid, Kovalenko proved effective in midfield, with a minimum number of lost balls (having a smaller figure than in the last Champions League campaign), he helped in transitions to attacks and provided an assist to the penalty area that was sent home by Dentinho.
