Shakhtar Donetsk delivered a dominant performance on Thursday, 10 July 2025, crushing Ilves 6–0 in the UEFA Europa League 1st Qualifying Round. The match at kickoff 18:00 UTC saw the Ukrainian side lead 2–0 at half-time, with Dutch referee Marc Nagtegaal officiating. The result marked a decisive first-leg advantage for Shakhtar in the two-legged tie.

For Shakhtar Donetsk, the victory was a statement of intent as they began their European campaign. A six-goal margin gave them complete contro...