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The UEFA Europa League Second Qualifying Round clash between Beşiktaş and Shakhtar Donetsk took place on July 24, 2025, at Istanbul’s Tüpraş Stadyum. The match, played in front of an expectant crowd, was anticipated as a tactical battle between Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s Beşiktaş and Arda Turan’s rising Shakhtar Donetsk[2].

Shakhtar Donetsk continued their impressive run of form, demonstrating a clinical edge that has seen them score 11 goals in their last three matches before this encounter, which included 5-0 and 6-0 victories[2]. In head-to-head encounters, Shakhtar took the edge, having previously won 2 out of 3 matches against Beşiktaş with the other ending in a draw, and Beşiktaş not having claimed a win in their past meetings[3]. Recent direct encounters have typically yielded fewer than 2.5 goals, with both teams failing to score in the previous four matches[3].

During the July 24, 2025 match, the live score updates and minute-by-minute developments were closely followed, with detailed statistics available, including goals, cards, and attacking momentum. At the time of the last update, the match was ongoing, and the score was level at 0-0, with key players like Beşiktaş’s Tammy Abraham and Shakhtar’s in-form Alisson Santana Lopes da Fonseca as focal points[1][2]. The first leg lineups featured Beşiktaş’s regulars—Mert Günok, Felix Uduokhai, Gabriel Paulista, David Jurásek, Jonas Svensson, Orkun Kökçü, Demir Ege Tiknaz, Rafa Silva, Tammy Abraham, Gedson Fernandes, and Milot Rashica[4].

Statistically, Beşiktaş averaged 1.40 goals per match in the current season, while Shakhtar Donetsk maintained a strong 2.63 average, suggesting an edge in attacking power for the visiting side[3]. Tactical previews highlighted the threat from Shakhtar’s Alisson Santana, who had 2 goals and 2 assists in his two previous appearances, while Beşiktaş looked to Semih Kilicsoy for creative spark[2].

Fans were able to follow live statistics, play-by-play commentary, and momentum swings through platforms like Sofascore, ESPN, and UEFA’s official site, marking this as an engaging fixture in early-stage European competition[1][4][6].

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