Bilbao thwarted by Shakhtar on Champions League return


Athletic Bilbao's goalkeeper Gorka Iraioz watches the ball during their Champions League Group H soccer match against Shakhtar Donetsk at San Mames stadium in Bilbao September 17, 2014. REUTERS/Vincent West

BILBAO Spain (Reuters) - Athletic Bilbao failed to mark their Champions League return with a victory when they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Shakhtar Donetsk in their Group H opener on Wednesday.

The contest at Bilbao's impressive new San Mames stadium was evenly-matched, with both sides creating plenty of chances and the home side perhaps narrowly having the upper hand.

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