Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk played out a goalless draw on Wednesday, 18 September 2024, in their opening fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2025 league stage. The match kicked off at 16:45 UTC on Matchday 1, leaving both sides with a single point apiece as they began their European campaigns. The clean sheet was a solid foundation for each team, but the lack of goals meant neither could seize early control of the standings.

For Bologna, returning to Europe’s top competition after a long abse...