Shakhtar Donetsk secured a dramatic 3‑1 victory over AEK Athens in their Champions League group match, overturning a 1‑0 deficit with two late goals. The Ukrainian side, who had been trailing after the first half, found the back of the net in the final minutes of the game to claim all three points.
The match, played in front of a travelling fan base, saw AEK Athens take an early lead through a well‑executed set‑piece. Shakhtar struggled to find rhythm in the first half, but the second half brought a renewed sense of purpose. A breakthrough came in the 75th minute when a quick counter‑attack finished with a precise finish from the edge of the area, leveling the score. The Ukrainian side then capitalised on a defensive lapse, with a header in the 82nd minute pushing them ahead. A final goal in the 90th minute sealed the win and ensured that Shakhtar would finish the group stage with a crucial point.
The victory keeps Shakhtar’s hopes alive in the competition, as they now sit in a tight race for a place in the knockout rounds. AEK Athens, meanwhile, will look to regroup after the setback and aim to secure points in their remaining fixtures. The match was a testament to Shakhtar’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure, demonstrating that a comeback is always possible in European football.