UPL 'Classic' match sets new record for red cards
The 12th round match between Shakhtar and Dynamo ended in a draw, with Vinicius Tobias's dismissal cementing this rivalry's status as the most intense in the league.
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Key points
- 0:0 draw in UPL Round 12
- Vinicius Tobias sent off
- Record 27 red cards in rivalry history
During the 12th round of the 2026/27 Ukrainian Premier League season, Shakhtar and Dynamo played out a 0:0 draw. Despite the lack of goals, the match once again underscored its status as the most intense rivalry in Ukrainian football.
The main talking point regarding disciplinary statistics was the dismissal of Shakhtar Donetsk defender Vinicius Tobias. This red card marked the 27th in the history of matches between these two clubs in the national championship.
Currently, the distribution of red cards in this 'Classic' fixture is almost even: 13 for Shakhtar players and 14 for Dynamo players. This figure makes the Dynamo vs. Shakhtar rivalry the absolute leader in the UPL for the number of dismissals, leading the next closest pair by four incidents.
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