Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens FC

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UEFA Champions League · Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00

Final score: Shakhtar Donetsk 3–1 AEK Athens FC

Match preview

UEFA Champions League action on September 8th, 2026, sees Shakhtar Donetsk host AEK Athens FC in a crucial group stage encounter. Shakhtar, with a 54% win rate this season (7W 3D 3L), come into this fixture on mixed form, having secured two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. Their attacking output stands at 23 goals scored, but a defence that has conceded 15 will be tested.

AEK Athens FC arrive in Ukraine boasting a slightly superior win rate of 56% (9W 4D 3L) and a more prolific attack, having netted 30 goals. Their recent form is marginally stronger, with three wins and two losses in their last five, suggesting a team with momentum. The battle for midfield dominance will be key, as both sides have shown an ability to score but also a susceptibility at the back. Watch for AEK's leading scorers to exploit any defensive lapses, while Shakhtar will look to leverage home advantage to bounce back from their inconsistent run and secure vital Champions League points.

Standings

Shakhtar Donetsk: #17 · 4 Pts · 3 P (1W 1D 1L)
AEK Athens FC: #29 · 3 Pts · 3 P (1W 0D 2L)

Recent form

Shakhtar Donetsk

D Sep 10, 2026: PSV Eindhoven 1–1 Shakhtar Donetsk

AEK Athens FC

W Sep 8, 2026: AEK Athens FC 1–0 Lask Linz
W Aug 26, 2026: AEK Athens FC 4–0 Levski Sofia
D Aug 18, 2026: Levski Sofia 0–0 AEK Athens FC

Head-to-head

2023-07-13T15:00:00+00:00: AEK Athens FC 5–0 Shakhtar Donetsk

Lineups

Shakhtar Donetsk (Formation: 4-1-4-1)

31. D. Riznyk, 17. V. Tobias, 5. V. Bondar, 22. M. Matvienko, 13. Pedro Henrique, 8. D. Kryskiv, 30. Alisson, 10. Pedrinho, 6. Marlon Gomes, 11. Newerton, 9. Kaua Elias

AEK Athens FC (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

91. A. Brignoli, 12. L. Rota, 2. H. Moukoudi, 44. F. Relvas, 3. S. Pilo, 6. K. Kairinen, 18. R. Marin, 14. L. Majer, 11. A. Koita, 7. D. Kutesa, 9. L. Jovic

Match events

18' Card Yellow Card — Lovro Majer (AEK Athens FC)
28' Goal Normal Goal — Lovro Majer (AEK Athens FC) (assists: Stavros Pilios)
31' Var Penalty confirmed — Alisson (Shakhtar Donetsk)
34' Goal Penalty — Pedrinho (Shakhtar Donetsk)
42' Card Yellow Card — Harold Moukoudi (AEK Athens FC)
54' Card Yellow Card — Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar Donetsk)
61' Card Yellow Card — Răzvan Marin (AEK Athens FC)
63' subst Substitution 1 — Pedrinho (Shakhtar Donetsk) (assists: Isaque)
63' subst Substitution 2 — Newerton (Shakhtar Donetsk) (assists: Gleiker Mendoza)
71' subst Substitution 1 — Lovro Majer (AEK Athens FC) (assists: João Mário)
71' subst Substitution 2 — Ambrósini António Cabaça Salvador (AEK Athens FC) (assists: Mijat Gaćinović)
78' subst Substitution 3 — Milan Vitális (AEK Athens FC) (assists: Kaan Kairinen)
79' subst Substitution 4 — Luka Jovic (AEK Athens FC) (assists: Barnabás Varga)
80' Goal Normal Goal — Vinícius Tobias (Shakhtar Donetsk) (assists: Alisson)
81' subst Substitution 3 — Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar Donetsk) (assists: Egor Nazaryna)
83' subst Substitution 5 — Răzvan Marin (AEK Athens FC) (assists: Oleksandr Zubkov)
86' Goal Normal Goal — Gleiker Mendoza (Shakhtar Donetsk) (assists: Isaque)
87' subst Substitution 4 — Kauã Elias (Shakhtar Donetsk) (assists: Luca Meirelles)
87' subst Substitution 5 — Alisson (Shakhtar Donetsk) (assists: Lucas Ferreira)
90' Card Yellow Card — Barnabás Varga (AEK Athens FC)