Shakhtar wins in the Ukrainian league before facing Sporting in the Champions League

Shakhtar Donetsk won against Obolon (2-0), taking the provisional lead in the Ukrainian league before facing Sporting in the Champions League. Brazilian Alisson scored both goals in the second half. With this victory, Shakhtar has 28 points, three ahead of Polissya Zhytomyr. They will play Sporting, who has six points, on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge, London, as their temporary home for European matches this season.