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The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts an eye over Chelsea's 2-1 defeat in the Champions League away at Shakhtar Donetsk.

Match Report

Shakhtar move clear at the top of Champions League Group E after Alex Teixeira and Fernandinho goals help them record an impressive win over current holders Chelsea at the Donbass Arena.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live commentary as Shakhtar Donetsk play host to European champions Chelsea.

HT Report

Shakhtar dominate the first period of their Champions League tie with Chelsea and lead thanks to a third-minute goal from Alex Teixeira.

Team News

John Terry and Frank Lampard start for Chelsea in their Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Preview

Sports Mole evaluates Chelsea's chances as they face Ukrainian competition for the first time in the Champions League at Shakhtar.

Build-up
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Manchester United game not affecting team selection'
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo insists that his team selection for his side's Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk will not be affected by this weekend's Premier League clash against Manchester United.
Oct 23, 11:27
Ramires
Fernandinho: 'Shakhtar Donetsk will defeat Chelsea'
Fernandinho claims that he has to win the midfield battle against Ramires for Shakhtar Donetsk to defeat Chelsea at home on Tuesday.
Oct 23, 04:40
Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo: 'John Terry will captain Chelsea against Shakhtar Donetsk'
Roberto Di Matteo insists that John Terry has learned from his mistakes and will captain Chelsea against Shakhtar Donetsk if he is selected in the team.
Oct 23, 03:58
Juan Mata
Juan Mata anticipates tough Shakhtar Donetsk clash for Chelsea
Juan Mata concedes that Chelsea could struggle against Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine on Tuesday.
Oct 22, 22:37
Roberto Di Matteo
Juan Mata: Roberto Di Matteo is "the perfect manager"
Chelsea attacker Juan Mata describes Roberto Di Matteo as "the perfect manager" and a Stamford Bridge "legend" after the Blues' fine start to the season.
Oct 22, 22:06
Willian
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas "always sends" messages to Willian
Willian reveals that Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has become his "friend" by constantly keeping in touch with him.
Oct 22, 20:25
Willian
Mircea Lucescu: 'Chelsea made a mistake in not signing Willian'
Mircea Lucescu says that Chelsea will regret not signing playmaker Willian from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer.
Oct 22, 20:01
John Terry
UEFA to ask John Terry to wear anti-racism armband in European clash
Chelsea captain John Terry will be asked by UEFA to wear an anti-racism armband for the Blues' Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk tomorrow.
Oct 22, 10:48
Roberto Di Matteo
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo: 'No break for John Terry'
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo says that defender John Terry will play in the Champions League.
Oct 22, 03:58
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