On January 22, 2025, Shakhtar Donetsk claimed a convincing 2-0 victory over France’s Brest in Matchday 7 of the Champions League. The main hero of the match was Shakhtar’s goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, whose performance helped keep a clean sheet. With this result, the Donetsk club remains in contention for the tournament’s knockout stages.
The match began with Shakhtar in complete control. In the 18th minute, Kevin intercepted the ball in midfield and opened the scoring, and in the 37th minute, Heorhii Sudakov confidently converted a penalty, increasing his team’s lead. Despite the French side’s efforts, Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk consistently protected his goal.
The highlight of the match was Riznyk’s incredible save in the second half, when he dived impressively to deny a powerful free-kick from Pereira Lage that was headed straight into the top corner. This moment was crucial in preserving the winning scoreline.
In the match against Brest, Dmytro Riznyk wore professional Brave GK Diamond Purple goalkeeper gloves. This model, designed for high-intensity play, is perfect for top-level matches.
These gloves allow Riznyk to focus on the game without any discomfort, which is especially important in high-pressure matches like those in the Champions League.
UEFA highlighted Riznyk’s spectacular save as one of the best in Matchday 7 of the Champions League. This moment was included in a list of six outstanding goalkeeper actions, featuring the likes of Mike Maignan (Milan), Kasper Schmeichel (Celtic), and other top keepers.
Experts praised Riznyk’s acrobatic leap, by which he managed to stretch to the very corner to push the ball away for a corner kick. This action demonstrated the high level of preparation of the Ukrainian goalkeeper.
After seven Champions League matches, Dmytro Riznyk is ranked among the competition’s top goalkeepers. He has 33 saves, placing him alongside such renowned keepers as Mike Maignan and Peter Windahl.
In addition, he has kept two clean sheets and even saved a penalty in previous matches. His reliable performance has been a key factor in Shakhtar’s success this season.
The match against Brest was yet another highlight in Dmytro Riznyk’s career. His assured play helped Shakhtar secure an important victory, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.
With such performances, Dmytro continues to strengthen his position among the best goalkeepers in the Champions League and demonstrates the high level of Ukrainian goalkeeping on the international stage.
Shakhtar’s next match is scheduled for January 29 as part of Matchday 8 of the Champions League — against Borussia Dortmund.
