Covid-19 hit Shakhtar Donetsk stun Real Madrid with three-goal burst

Shakhtar Donetsk shocked mighty Real Madrid (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat at home to an under-strength Shakhtar Donetsk in a stunning Champions League upset.

Shakhtar had to field a weakened team as a result of coronavirus cases, but the Ukrainian underdogs tore Real to shreds as they raced into a 3-0 lead in an incredible first half.