Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, achieved a significant comeback in the second week of the UEFA Champions League. The Ukrainian side defeated AEK 3-1 in the match played at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium in England.
Falling 1-0 behind in the match, Shakhtar Donetsk did not lose focus and left the pitch victorious with the goals they found. This result was recorded as the first Champions League victory in Arda Turan's managerial career.
INCREASED THEIR POINTS TO 4
Having started the Champions League with a 1-1 draw away at PSV in the first week, Shakhtar Donetsk increased their points to 4 with the victory over AEK. The Ukrainian team moved into 11th place in the competition after two matches.
Arda Turan, who took charge of the Ukrainian representative affected by war conditions last season, had won the league title with the team. While Turan's side displayed a remarkable performance in Europe, they were eliminated by English side Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals last season.
After finishing the 2025-2026 season as champions, Shakhtar Donetsk continues to maintain its top spot in the Ukrainian League in the new season as well. The team, which has recorded 7 wins and 1 loss in the 8 matches played so far in the league, is in the lead with 21 points.
News Source: 12punto
