FC Shakhtar Donetsk delivered a masterclass, thrashing FK Epitsentr Dunayivtsi 5-0 in the Ukrainian Premier League on December 15, 2025. The emphatic victory at the NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv served as a powerful statement from Shakhtar in the title race, keeping them hot on the heels of rivals Dynamo Kyiv. Shakhtar were relentless from the start, scoring multiple goals in the first half to kill the contest early. They added further goals after the break, with their dynamic attacking players running riot against an overwhelmed Epitsentr defense. The clean sheet capped a perfect performance. This result not only secured three points but also gave Shakhtar's goal difference a massive boost, which could be crucial in a tight title race. For Epitsentr, after their big win over Poltava, it was a harsh reality check against the league's elite.