Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk rewrites UEFA Champions League history
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
In Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League, PSV hosted Shakhtar Donetsk at home, and the game witnessed a historic event.
Details: The Dutch side came from behind to secure a 3-2 victory after trailing 0-2. However, that wasn't the most significant moment. Despite the defeat, Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk made 15 saves during the match, setting a new record for most saves in a single Champions League game. The previous record was held by Muslera with 12.
Additionally, Borussia Dortmund winger Byno Gittens scored his fourth goal in this season’s UEFA Champions League. Only one English player under the age of 21 has scored more than one goal in a single campaign in this competition—Alan Smith, who netted five goals for Leeds United in the 2000-01 season.
Reminder: At the same time, a high-profile UEFA Champions League match is underway. Liverpool is hosting Real Madrid in a Group Stage Matchday 5 encounter. An early controversial moment occurred at Anfield.
On social media, accusations have already started circulating, alleging referee favoritism toward Real Madrid.
