FC Shakhtar Donetsk secured a comfortable 2-0 away win against Hamrun Spartans in their UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match on December 12, 2025. The victory confirmed the Ukrainian side's place in the knockout stages of the competition. Shakhtar controlled the tempo from the start and broke the deadlock with a well-worked team goal in the first half. They doubled their lead early in the second period from a set piece, effectively ending the contest. Hamrun Spartans struggled to create clear chances against a professional Shakhtar defense. The match result meant Shakhtar finished the group stage strongly, topping their pool with authority.