B. Viunnyk enters the game and replaces Marcos Antônio.
Another change for the visitors sees Antonio replaced by Bohdan V'Yunnik.
90' +2
Vitão enters the game and replaces M. Solomon.
Another change for the visitors as Solomon makes way for Vitao.
90' +1
We are into the first of three additional minutes at the end of this game. Can Shakhtar hold on, or will Real snatch a dramatic equaliser?
90'
Clever skill from Vinicius sees him break away down the left before delivering a low cross into the box. But Maycon is well-positioned to clear.
87'
Éder Militão gets yellow.
Militao is booked for a rash challenge on Tete.
86'
H. Sudakov enters the game and replaces Dentinho.
Dentinho goes off to be replaced by Heorhi Sudakov as Shakhtar turn to the bench.
85'
Real appeal for a penalty after a ball into the box appears to strike the arm of Khocholova. However, his arms were firmly placed at his side and the awarding of a penalty would have been very harsh in that instance.
83'
V. Bondar gets yellow.
Bondar has his name taken after the referee penalises him for time-wasting.
76'
Danger for Shakhtar as Valverde embarks on a jinking run into the box. He looks to find a team-mate with his cross, but the visitors clear on this occasion.
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73'
In fairness to Shakhtar, they have not shut up shop since they were pegged back to 3-2. The visitors are continuing to go forward and search for more goals that would restore their authority on proceedings.
70'
T. Kroos enters the game and replaces L. Modrić.
A third change for the hosts with Toni Kroos replacing Modric.
66'
How crucial could that prove to be? At 4-2, Shakhtar would have had breathing space in this contest once more. As it is, they are now desperately holding on to their lead.
61'
Game on as we enter the final half an hour of this game! Whatever Zidane said to his player at half-time has had the desired effect so far. Can they now complete the comeback and maybe even edge their noses in front?
59'
Vinícius Júnior enters the game and replaces L. Jović.
Vinícius Júnior has scored a goal for Real Madrid!
WHAT AN IMPACT!!! VINICIUS MAKES IT 3-2! Within moments of coming on, the Brazilian pounces on loose play in the Shakhtar defence. After winning possession, he drives into the area before drilling a low shot into the bottom corner.
Real turn to the bench as Jovic makes way to be replaced by Vinicius Junior.
54'
L. Modrić has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Marcelo.
Marcelo laid the ball off for Modric, who did the rest in emphatic fashion.
WHAT A GOAL!!! MODRIC PULLS ONE BACK! 3-1! That was just what Real needed as Modric skips away from a couple of challenges, before unleashing a fierce 30-yard strike into the top corner. Is this the start of the comeback?
52'
The hosts continue to turn up the pressure and a deep cross into the box from the right flank just evades the head of Jovic.
49'
Space opens in front of Asensio, who tries his luck with a powerful effort from distance that is on-target, forcing Trubin to beat it away to safety.
48'
Shakhtar with a chance to break at the other end with Tete leading the charge. However, he just takes too long on the ball and Militao intercepts him.
47'
The hosts go straight onto the attack and Bondar is forced to crucially head a dangerous cross away with Benzema lurking.
46'
K. Benzema enters the game and replaces Rodrygo.
WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY! Real get the ball rolling once more.
Real turn to the bench during the break with Karim Benzema introduced in favour of Rodrygo.
45' +1
HALF-TIME: REAL MADRID 0-3 SHAKHTAR DONETSK
45'
We are going to have a single minute of stoppage time at the end of this first half.
42'
M. Solomon has scored a goal for Shakhtar Donetsk! Assist by Tetê.
SOLOMON!!! IT'S THREE! Don't scratch your eyes; this is happening! Shakhtar pull further clear following a devastating counter. Solomon finds Tete, whose clever backheel puts the midfielder clear on goal, and he calmly rolls the ball into the bottom corner.
Tete produced a delicious backheel to put the opportunity on a plate for Solomon, who gratefully and ruthlessly accepted.
40'
Another brief scare for Real as Tete looks to get in behind the defence. Thankfully for the hosts, Militao is there to intercept and snuff out the danger.
38'
With a huge LaLiga showdown against Barcelona coming up this weekend, Zidane would have wanted to avoid using the likes of Kroos, Isco and Benzema today. But the way things are going, he may have no choice but to introduce them in the second half.
36'
Two goals in the space of five minutes have put Shakhtar in dreamland and stunned Real. There is a long way to go yet but should this scoreline remain, it would send shockwaves throughout Europe.
34'
Marco Asensio gets yellow.
Asensio's frustration is evident as he catches Solomon with a trailing arm and has his name taken by the referee.
33'
R. Varane is unfortunate, scores an own goal!
OWN GOAL!!! 2-0 SHAKHTAR! The Ukrainians are in dreamland! Tete is involved again as he cuts in from the right before his powerful shot is parried by Courtois. With Dentinho lurking, Varane looks to intervene but only succeeds in sending the ball beyond his own goalkeeper.
29'
Tetê has scored a goal for Shakhtar Donetsk! Assist by V. Korniienko.
Full marks to Korniyenko, who was instrumental in that goal following a powerful run into the heart of the Real defence and subsequent lay-off for Tete to finish.
TETE!!! SHAKHTAR LEAD 1-0! The visitors take a shock lead as Korniyenko embarks on a strong run into the area from left-back. He then does well to keep the move alive by sliding in to lay the ball off for Tete, who guides it into the far corner and beyond the reach of Courtois.
22'
Real look to regain the upper hand after they are awarded a free-kick near the touchline. Shakhtar deal with Asensio's dangerous cross, before Militao is penalised for handball.
18'
This is a good spell for the Ukrainian champions. They force a corner this time and Marlos' delivery is met by Bondar, but he is unable to direct his header towards goal.
16'
Those are the chances that Shakhtar must take if they are to prevail victorious today. They have had two fantastic opportunities to open the scoring and on both occasions, Marlos should have done better in all fairness.
12'
WHAT A WASTE! Shakhtar have a magnificent opportunity to counter as they swarm forward with Marlos leading the charge. The skipper has Tete to his right, but just delays for too long because asking a lot of his team-mate with the through ball. A relief for Real as they clear their lines.
10'
Real look to threaten again as Varane seeks out Rodrygo with a brilliantly executed crossfield ball. However, the Brazilian was unable to stay onside and is rightly penalised by the linesman.
8'
V. Korniienko gets yellow.
Korniyenko is shown the first yellow card of the game after a dangerous lunge on Mendy. He can have few complaints with that one.
5'
Good save! Trubin is called into action as Asensio makes his way into the box. The winger goes for goal from a tight angle and the Shakhtar stopper is forced to palm the ball away.
3'
Shakhtar have already adapted a deep defensive position with all players back inside their own half. They do not want to invite too much pressure from their opponents just yet.
1'
OFF WE GO! Serbia's Srdjan Jovanovic is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Shakhtar get us underway.
Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk in Group B.
With Internazionale and Borussia Monchengladbach playing later in Group B, both sides will be eager to lay down a marker here at Estadio Alfredo di Stefano.
REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Ferland Mendy, Raphael Varane, Eder Militao, Marcelo (captain); Luka Modric, Casemiro, Federico Valverde; Marco Asensio, Luka Jovic, Rodrygo.
SUBS: Andriy Lunin, Nacho, Toni Kroos, Isco, Vinicius Junior, Lucas Vazquez, Karim Benzema, Diego Altube.
The teams are out on the pitch and observing the iconic Champions League anthem. Kick-off is just moments away...
The hosts can expect strong words from Zidane following a generally poor first-half display. They have it all to do here.
Real will want to get this result out of their system as soon as possible with a huge LaLiga showdown against Barcelona on Saturday to look forward to. As for Shakhtar, they travel to Vorskla in the Ukrainian Premier League on the same day.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
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