Shakhtar Donetsk News

During the fall of Mariupol, the fighters who held out for months under relentless bombardment inside the Azovstal steel plant — which is owned by Akhmetov’s Metinvest — became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the early months of the invasion.

There were plenty of Brazilians on the pitch from both sides in Kyiv but it was Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo who stole the show, having started alongside Karim Benzema up front. 

Lautaro Martinez played chief tormentor as Inter Milan claimed an emphatic 5-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Europa League final and come closer to a first title in nine years on Monday. Argentine striker Martinez, who scored twice, was the pinnacle of a perfect tactical display as Antonio Conte`s team set up a clash with five-time champions Sevilla. Shakhtar had their share of possession but failed to threaten a compact Inter side, who eventually completely overwhelmed their opponents.

Shakhtar Donetsk eased past FC Basel 4-1 in a Europa League Quarter-final encounter on Tuesday Brazilian's Junior Moraes, Taison, Alan Patrick and Dodo were all on the score sheet Ukrainian champions will now take on Inter Milan in the semis on Monday

The victory lifted Atalanta from the bottom of Group C to second place on seven points, one ahead of Shakhtar.

The French side fell behind to a goal from Junior Moraes midway through the first half and looked in danger of being overtaken in Group F by the Ukraine side and bowing out.

Manchester City battled back to winning ways, coming from a goal down to overwhelm Hoffenheim 2-1 in the Champions League with a brilliant Leroy Sane double that ensured they progressed to the last-16 as winners of Group F on Wednesday.

The result left Manchester City within a whisker of the last 16, as Group F leaders with nine points, three ahead of second-placed Olympique Lyonnais who drew 2-2 with Hoffenheim.

With City 1-0 up in the first half, Sterling burst into the area and tripped over as he tried to dig his foot under the ball to chip Donetsk keeper Andriy Pyatov.

The victory meant that the Premier League champions moved to the top of Group F standings with six points, a point ahead of Lyon.

As the temperature dipped towards minus-nine Celsius, Argentine striker Ferreyra took advantage of poor Roma defending to score with an expertly-taken goal in the 52nd minute. That turned the game on its head and it was no surprise when Brazilian midfielder Fred curled in a free kick off the underside of the crossbar to stun the visitors in the 71st minute.

Last month, Fonseca vowed that he would don the iconic masked vigilante`s outfit if the Ukranian side progressed to the last 16 and stuck to his word, wearing a black cape, mask and hat during the post-match presser after the win.

The Portuguese superstar scored his ninth in the competition this season in reigning champions Real Madrid`s 3-2 win at home to Borussia Dortmund.

After a frustrating first half, in which Shakhtar threatened on the break thanks to some clever moves by Brazilian Bernard while City struggled to find the final pass, De Bruyne broke the deadlock.

Varane picked up the injury during Madrid`s 4-3 Champions League win away to Shakhtar Donetsk.

Real Madrid will travel to play Eibar, who are currently sixth in the table.

Paris Saint-Germain hold Real Madrid, Anthony Martial earns draw for United in the Champions League.

 Cristiano Ronaldo, who has hit eight goals in two games playing more centrally for Real Madrid, aims to add to his tally against Granada on Saturday with coach Rafa Benitez saying his forwards are given flexibility to move freely.