Champions League
Shakhtar 1-0 Antwerp: Secure the Europa League and aim for qualification
Shakhtar did their duty against Antwerp and ensured the minimum presence in the Europa League with the 3rd win in the 5th group of the Champions League, but now they will chase qualification.
THE Shakhtar submit to me 1:0 her Antwerp in Hamburg, which serves as his headquarters, and secured third place 8th group the Champions League, which leads to the Europa League, and is now aiming to qualify for the next phase.
The Belgians played the final card for third place, but Shakhtar were stronger and opened the scoring with a header from Mykola Matvijenko in the 12th minute.
The goal inspired the home team, who continued to attack and create small and large chances. With some difficult interventions, Jean Buttez became the star of the Volksparkstadion duel.
The Belgians’ return could have come in the 54th minute when they asked for a penalty, but with a VAR decision the game continued as normal. Such was the visitors’ disorganization that Shakhtar had a chance in the next phase with a shot from their goalscorer, with Butez firing over the bar.
In the final minutes, Antwerp improved its image with the help of the changes, but did not find the conditions to score the equalizer. In fact, Shakhtar had a great moment in injury time in an open defense when Artur Vermeeren made a save off the line.
- SHACHTAR: Riznik, Gokholeishvili, Bondar, Matvijenko, Azarov, Stepanenko, Zubkov, Kriskiff (89′ Kelsey), Sudakov, Newerton (70′ Bondarenko), Sikan (90+6′ Rakitsky)
- ANTWERP: Butez, Batey, Aldeweireld, Koulibaly, Widal, Vermeeren, Youssouf (73′ Ilenikena), Kirk (46′ Ejuke), Baliquisa, Mouya, Janssen
The results of the 5th matchday in the 8th group
- Shakhtar – Antwerp 1:0 (12′ Matviyenko)
- November 28th 22:00 O’clock Barcelona – Porto
Full schedule and results
- Barcelona – Antwerp 5:0 (11′, 66′ Felix, 19′ Lewandowski, 22′ auto. Batey, 54′ Gavi)
- Shakhtar – Porto 1-3 (13′ Kelsi / 8′, 15′ Galeno, 29′ Taremi)
- Antwerp – Shakhtar 2-3 (3′ Mouya, 33′ Balikuisa / 48′, 78′ Sikan, 71′ Rakitski)
- Porto – Barcelona 0-1 (45+1′ Torres)
- Barcelona – Shakhtar 2-1 (28′ Torres, 36′ Fermin / 62′ Sudakov)
- Antwerp – Porto 1-4 (37′ Yusuf / 46′, 69′, 84′ Evanilson, 54′ Eustaceus)
- Shakhtar – Barcelona 1:0 (40′ chicane)
- Porto – Antwerp 2:0 (32′ penalty. Evanilsson, 90+1′ Pepe)
- Shakhtar – Antwerp 1:0 (12′ Matviyenko)
- November 28th 22:00 O’clock Barcelona – Porto
- 12/13 22:00 O’clock Porto – Shakhtar
- 12/13 22:00 O’clock Antwerp – Barcelona
Source: Sport 24
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Champions League
Slim and closed stands. UEFA severely punishes Bayern for fans’ behavior
“Bavaria” Penalized for fans using fireworks in the Champions League match against Sporting – 3:1
Following the repeated use of pyrotechnics in the South Stand during home matches in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern were fined €50,000 by the UEFA Disciplinary Commission and the partial closure of the Allianz Arena (sectors 111–114) for the club’s next home match in European competition. The previously imposed suspended penalty will come into force after the incident in the match against Sporting Lisbon on 9 December 2025 and will be applied in the next home match against Union Saint-Gilloise on 21 January.
As tickets are not allocated to blocks during Bayern home matches in the lower tier of the South Stand and all 9,336 tickets for blocks 109-117 are valid, the club cannot technically cancel only 4,800 tickets for blocks 111-114. Therefore, as a first step, all South Stand tickets will be canceled and the club will refund the ticket price to the relevant buyers. All South Stand tickets will therefore be void and will not entitle you to a match against Saint-Gilloise at the Allianz Arena.
Ticket cancellations will be made on Friday. 109-110 and 115-117. In case of resale of seats in the blocks, Bayern will inform you about further actions and organizational details in a timely manner.
Source: Sport UA
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Champions League
PHOTOGRAPH. The official Champions League ball has been presented. 25-year partnership with UEFA
Adidas officially introduced a special ball UEFA Champions League 2025/26It is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the partnership with the main club tournament in Europe.
The new ball will feature in the general stage and knockout matches of the Champions League and its design references the history and iconic symbols of the tournament; At the center of one of the stars is a 25th anniversary inscription, highlighting the silver anniversary of the cooperation between Adidas and UEFA.
The design combines a classic white base with silver accents, inspired by the final ball of the 2000/01 season when Adidas became the first official supplier of the Champions League ball.
PHOTOGRAPH. adidas presented the official ball of the Champions League. 25-year partnership with UEFA
The UEFA Champions League 25th Anniversary ball has been released by adidas to celebrate its 25th anniversary as the official match ball supplier of the tournament.
Read more: https://t.co/hn3QLLJ0Ko#adidasfootball | Football Shirt Culture pic.twitter.com/Wo6FuyaTuL
— Football Shirt Culture (@footballshirt) January 7, 2026
Source: Sport UA
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Champions League
Anatoly TRUBIN: “It’s difficult, but Mourinho knows what to do”
Ukrainian goalkeeper of Benfica Lisbon Anatoly Trubin He believes his team can reach the knockout stages of the Champions League despite having just six points after six matches.
“We understand that we have put ourselves in a really bad and difficult situation with these four defeats in the first four matches. But we still think we can do it. We are still alive. It is still difficult because we will have to play with two strong teams (Juventus and Real Madrid – approx.).”
But as you said, we have a coach who has won a lot. And the last match for him was an anniversary match; 750th match of his career. So he has a lot of experience. And he knows what to do. He knows what to say to us to make us understand that we still have a chance. And we will work as one group; players, coaches, technical staff, everyone. Fans too. And together we can do this,” the goalkeeper said in an interview with On The Continent – A European Football Podcast.
Source: Sport UA
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