Shakhtar beat AEK in Champions League to earn first points

Donetsk side secure first win in competition

Shakhtar recorded their first victory in the current UEFA Champions League season. The match against Greece's AEK unfolded with a dramatic script: the Ukrainian team were trailing after the first half but managed to turn the game around, finishing with a 3-1 win.

Second-half goals decided everything

After the break, the "miners" stepped up their intensity. Goals from Pedrinho, Mendoza and Brinoli secured a determined victory for the team, allowing them to move from a losing position (0-1) to triumph.

Position in the standings and next opponent

The Donetsk club currently have 4 points to their name, which places them 11th in the overall league phase standings. It is worth noting that 24 of the 36 participants will qualify for the next round of the competition.

Shakhtar's next Champions League match will take place on 21 October. Their opponent will be Milan's Inter, who have suffered two consecutive defeats at the start of the tournament.