Shakhtar Lose to Sporting, Bad News for Arda Turan

In the 4th round of the UEFA Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, lost 1-0 to Sporting CP, which they hosted in London. The Ukrainian side failed to take any points against Sporting after their defeat to Inter.

Issa Doumbia scored the only goal of the closely contested match in the 59th minute. With this win, the Portuguese side claimed its third victory and raised its total to 9 points.

Shakhtar Donetsk began their Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw away to PSV Eindhoven, then beat AEK 3-1 in the second round. In the third round, they lost 1-0 away to Inter.

After the defeat to Sporting, Shakhtar sit on 4 points after four matches, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. Arda Turan's side will host Fenerbahce in the fifth round of the Champions League on Wednesday, November 25.