Barcelona hosts Shakhtar Donetsk in Montjuïc, a dramatic prelude to their big clash with Real Madrid. The upcoming fixture adds texture to a week of pivotal matches as both teams push toward the business end of the season, with fans in Canada and the United States keeping a close eye on every buildup and outcome.
Three days after welcoming Real Madrid for matchday 11 of La Liga, Barcelona will again take the field against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, October 25, starting at 6:45 pm (Spain). The setting remains the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, where the group stage of the 2023–24 Champions League, Group H, is framed by intense competition and the pursuit of advancement to the knockout rounds.
Follow Barcelona versus Shakhtar Donetsk live here as part of the Champions League 2023-2024 coverage, with goals, key moments, and analysis as the match unfolds. This encounter is a chance for Barcelona to demonstrate resilience and tactical flexibility against a Ukrainian side eager to claim a result away from home.
The summary of FC Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, from the Champions League 2023-2024: videos, goals and controversies
BARÇA XI | Not confirmed. Barcelona’s possible lineup to host Shakhtar Donetsk could feature ter Stegen in goal; Cancelo, Araújo, Christensen, Alejandro Baldé in defense; Orio Romeu, Fermín López with Gavi available depending on sanctions; Gündogan in the middle; Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, and Joao Félix across the forward line.
SHAKHTAR XI | Without confirmation. Shakhtar Donetsk’s likely starting XI could include Riznyk guarding the net; Konoplia, Rakitskiy, Matvienko, and Azarov in defense; Nazaryna and Stepanenko through the midfield; Zubkov, Sudakov, Kryskiv supplying pace and creativity; Sikan leading the attack.
Minute by minute of FC Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk, from the Champions League 2023-2024
Source: Goal