RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Shakhtar Donetsk win 4-1

RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League table

RB Leipzig are 2nd with 12 points from 6 matches (4 wins and 2 defeats); they have scored 13 goals and conceded 9 goals, and currently sit in the Champions League places.

Shakhtar Donetsk are 3rd with 6 points from 6 matches (one win, 3 draws and 2 defeats); they have scored 8 goals and conceded 10 goals, and currently sit in the Europa League places.

RB Leipzig are 6 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Real Madrid top the table in Group F with 13 points.

Recent form of both teams

RB Leipzig collected 2 wins, one draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 8 goals. Most recent result: RB Leipzig beat Manchester City 2-1 (UEFA Champions League).

Shakhtar Donetsk picked up 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches and are going through a difficult spell, scoring 2 goals and conceding 10 goals. Most recent result: Shakhtar Donetsk and Sheriff Tiraspol drew 1-1 (UEFA Champions League).

RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk head-to-head

Our database has no previous official meetings between RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk in the period we cover.

Venue and officials

The match was played at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, which holds around 47,800 spectators – the ground where RB Leipzig play their home games.

The referee was João Pedro Pinheiro.

TV channel and commentator

UEFA Champions League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

RB Leipzig play their next match against Real Madrid on Wednesday 14 September in UEFA Champions League.

Shakhtar Donetsk play their next match against Celtic on Wednesday 14 September in UEFA Champions League.