Champions League - League StageJohan Cruijff ArenA, Nov 25
FTAjax
0 - 2
Benfica
Events:
6'0 - 1(Assist)Samuel DahlRichard Rios
6'0 - 1Samuel DahlRichard Rios(Assist)
HT
0 - 1
Events:
69'Wout Weghorst
69'Wout Weghorst
74'Samuel Dahl
74'Samuel Dahl
90'0 - 2(Assist)Leandro BarreiroFredrik Aursnes
90'0 - 2Leandro BarreiroFredrik Aursnes(Assist)
FT
0 - 2
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Sven Jablonski (Germany)
Venue: Johan Cruijff ArenANov 25
Spectators: 51,154
Stats:
Shots on target
3
Shots on target
4
Shots off target
3
Shots off target
4
Blocked Shots
1
Blocked Shots
3
Possession (%)
62
Possession (%)
38
Corner Kicks
10
Corner Kicks
4
Fouls
15
Fouls
8
Throw ins
16
Throw ins
15
Yellow cards
1
Yellow cards
1
Crosses
3
Crosses
4
Goalkeeper saves
2
Goalkeeper saves
4
Goal kicks
6
Goal kicks
3
Latest commentaries:
90+5'Samuel Dahl from Benfica is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5'Benfica with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5'Ball possession: Ajax: 62%, Benfica: 38%.
90+5'Today's attendance is 51154.
90+5'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+5'Manu Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+4'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+4'Benfica take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3'Leandro Barreiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Rego in a tactical substitution.
90+3'Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3'Benfica are trying to create something here.
90+3'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2'Vangelis Pavlidis is leaving the field to be replaced by Manu Silva in a tactical substitution.
90+2'Benfica are trying to create something here.
90+2'Ko Itakura is penalised for pushing Vangelis Pavlidis.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Fredrik Aursnes provided the assist for the goal.
90'G O O O A A A L - Leandro Barreiro scores with the left foot!
90'Fredrik Aursnes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
90'Kasper Dolberg wins an air challenge against Nicolas Otamendi
90'Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
90'A chance presents itself to Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica but his header goes wide
90'Fredrik Aursnes from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
89'Jorthy Mokio relieves the pressure with a clearance
89'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
89'Benfica take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
89'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88'Benfica start a counter attack.
88'Wout Weghorst makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88'Samuel Dahl relieves the pressure with a clearance
87'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87'Benfica are trying to create something here.
87'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86'Ajax are trying to create something here.
86'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
85'Benfica take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85'Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
85'Benfica take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85'Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
84'Dangerous challenge by Kian Fitz-Jim from Ajax. Enzo Barrenechea on the receiving end of that.
84'Ajax are trying to create something here.
84'Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica concedes a foul on Josip Sutalo but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
83'Ajax are in control of the ball.
83'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83'Ajax with an attacking substitution here.
83'Youri Regeer is leaving the field to be replaced by Raul Moro in a tactical substitution.
83'Ajax are trying to create something here.
82'Ajax are in control of the ball.
82'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82'Benfica with a clear defensive substitution.
81'Georgiy Sudakov is leaving the field to be replaced by Tomas Araujo in a tactical substitution.
81'Antonio Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
81'Ajax are trying to create something here.
80'Ajax are in control of the ball.
80'Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
79'The referee signals a free kick as Kasper Dolberg from Ajax trips Enzo Barrenechea
79'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
79'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
79'Kian Fitz-Jim makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78'The ref blows his whistle. Wout Weghorst charged Leandro Barreiro from behind and it's a free-kick
77'Oscar Gloukh swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
77'Good effort by Oscar Gloukh as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
77'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
77'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76'Benfica are trying to create something here.
76'Benfica take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76'Youri Baas from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Amar Dedic
75'Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
74'Mika Godts is leaving the field to be replaced by Kasper Dolberg in a tactical substitution.
74'Rayane Bounida is leaving the field to be replaced by Oscar Gloukh in a tactical substitution.
74'Davy Klaassen is leaving the field to be replaced by Kian Fitz-Jim in a tactical substitution.
74'The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
74'Samuel Dahl from Benfica receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
74'Dangerous challenge by Samuel Dahl from Benfica. Davy Klaassen on the receiving end of that.
74'Ajax are in control of the ball.
73'Wout Weghorst from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73'Georgiy Sudakov swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
72'Good effort by Amar Dedic as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
72'Benfica start a counter attack.
72'Georgiy Sudakov relieves the pressure with a clearance
72'Ajax are trying to create something here.
72'Leandro Barreiro hand-balls.
71'Safe hands from Anatoliy Trubin as he comes out and claims the ball
71'Ajax are trying to create something here.
70'Ko Itakura makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70'Ball possession: Ajax: 62%, Benfica: 38%.
69'The referee is not having the complaints from Wout Weghorst who is given a yellow card for dissent
69'The ref blows his whistle. Wout Weghorst charged Nicolas Otamendi from behind and it's a free-kick
69'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
69'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
69'Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69'Rayane Bounida swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
68'Amar Dedic relieves the pressure with a clearance
68'Samuel Dahl from Benfica intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68'Ajax are trying to create something here.
67'Benfica start a counter attack.
67'Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67'Ajax are in control of the ball.
66'Davy Klaassen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
66'Benfica are in control of the ball.
65'Benfica start a counter attack.
65'Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
65'Ajax are in control of the ball.
64'Goal kick for Ajax.
64'Benfica are trying to create something here.
64'Richard Rios relieves the pressure with a clearance
63'Ajax are in control of the ball.
63'The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Barreiro from Benfica trips Youri Baas
62'Leandro Barreiro wins an air challenge against Josip Sutalo
62'Rayane Bounida is penalised for pushing Samuel Dahl.
62'Goal kick for Ajax.
62'Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
61'Benfica are trying to create something here.
61'Georgiy Sudakov relieves the pressure with a clearance
61'Ajax are in control of the ball.
60'Owen Wijndal is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorthy Mokio in a tactical substitution.
60'The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Barreiro from Benfica trips Kenneth Taylor
60'Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
59'Benfica are trying to create something here.
59'Safe hands from Anatoliy Trubin as he comes out and claims the ball
59'Rayane Bounida swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
58'Antonio Silva from Benfica intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58'Rayane Bounida from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
58'Samuel Dahl from Benfica intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
57'Ajax are in control of the ball.
57'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
57'Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
57'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
56'Youri Baas from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
56'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55'Ajax are in control of the ball.
55'Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
55'Ajax are in control of the ball.
54'Goal kick for Ajax.
54'Enzo Barrenechea fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
53'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
53'Goal kick for Benfica.
53'Oooh... that was a sitter! Davy Klaassen should have scored from that position
53'Davy Klaassen from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
53'Wout Weghorst creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
52'Ajax are trying to create something here.
52'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52'Ko Itakura makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52'Safe hands from Anatoliy Trubin as he comes out and claims the ball
51'Kenneth Taylor from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
51'Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51'Kenneth Taylor swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
51'Enzo Barrenechea relieves the pressure with a clearance
51'Kenneth Taylor from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
50'Good effort by Rayane Bounida as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
50'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
50'Ball possession: Ajax: 61%, Benfica: 39%.
50'Ajax are in control of the ball.
49'Youri Baas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49'Samuel Dahl relieves the pressure with a clearance
48'Ajax are in control of the ball.
48'Rayane Bounida makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47'Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
47'Benfica are trying to create something here.
47'Benfica take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47'Kenneth Taylor relieves the pressure with a clearance
46'Benfica are trying to create something here.
46'Wout Weghorst wins an air challenge against Nicolas Otamendi
46'Ajax are in control of the ball.
46'The second half is underway.
45+3'The only goal scored by Benfica gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3'Ball possession: Ajax: 61%, Benfica: 39%.
45+3'Richard Rios relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+3'Youri Regeer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2'Goal kick for Benfica.
45+2'Mika Godts fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+2'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+2'Ko Itakura makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+2'Amar Dedic relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1'Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+1'The referee signals a free kick as Georgiy Sudakov from Benfica trips Davy Klaassen
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Youri Baas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1'Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1'Ajax are trying to create something here.
45'Ball possession: Ajax: 59%, Benfica: 41%.
45'Enzo Barrenechea relieves the pressure with a clearance
45'Rayane Bounida from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
44'Fredrik Aursnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
44'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
44'Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44'Youri Regeer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44'Wout Weghorst hand-balls.
43'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42'Benfica are in control of the ball.
42'Benfica are trying to create something here.
41'Josip Sutalo is penalised for pushing Antonio Silva.
41'The cross by Kenneth Taylor from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
40'Ball possession: Ajax: 62%, Benfica: 38%.
39'Amar Dedic is penalised for pushing Owen Wijndal.
38'Ajax are in control of the ball.
37'Fredrik Aursnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
37'Ajax are trying to create something here.
37'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36'Benfica are in control of the ball.
36'Safe hands from Anatoliy Trubin as he comes out and claims the ball
36'Ajax are trying to create something here.
36'Mika Godts makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35'Benfica are in control of the ball.
35'Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
35'Goal kick for Benfica.
34'Rayane Bounida from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
34'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
33'Good effort by Davy Klaassen as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
33'The cross by Rayane Bounida from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
33'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
33'Ajax are in control of the ball.
32'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32'Ajax are trying to create something here.
31'Antonio Silva from Benfica intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31'A chance presents itself to Wout Weghorst from Ajax but his header goes wide
31'The cross by Rayane Bounida from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
31'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
31'Ajax are trying to create something here.
30'Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, Benfica: 43%.
30'Owen Wijndal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29'Ajax are in control of the ball.
29'Dangerous challenge by Leandro Barreiro from Benfica. Wout Weghorst on the receiving end of that.
28'The cross by Georgiy Sudakov from Benfica successfully finds a teammate in the box.
28'Kenneth Taylor is penalised for pushing Leandro Barreiro.
27'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27'Safe hands from Anatoliy Trubin as he comes out and claims the ball
26'Kenneth Taylor from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
26'Nicolas Otamendi successfully blocks the shot
26'A shot by Rayane Bounida is blocked.
26'Ajax are in control of the ball.
25'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25'Amar Dedic relieves the pressure with a clearance
25'Ball possession: Ajax: 56%, Benfica: 44%.
25'Ajax start a counter attack.
25'Youri Baas from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
24'Benfica take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
24'Ko Itakura successfully blocks the shot
24'A shot by Leandro Barreiro is blocked.
24'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
24'Leandro Barreiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24'Ajax are in control of the ball.
24'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
24'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23'Ajax are in control of the ball.
22'Safe hands from Vitezslav Jaros as he comes out and claims the ball
22'Kenneth Taylor is penalised for pushing Amar Dedic.
21'Georgiy Sudakov takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
21'The referee signals a free kick as Ko Itakura from Ajax trips Georgiy Sudakov
20'Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
20'Ball possession: Ajax: 54%, Benfica: 46%.
20'Ko Itakura from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Richard Rios
19'Benfica are in control of the ball.
19'Benfica are in control of the ball.
18'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
18'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
18'Fredrik Aursnes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18'Youri Baas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17'Ajax are trying to create something here.
16'Benfica are in control of the ball.
16'Owen Wijndal from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16'Benfica are in control of the ball.
16'Goal kick for Ajax.
15'Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica sends an effort wide of target
15'Leandro Barreiro creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
15'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
15'Samuel Dahl makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15'Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
15'Richard Rios is penalised for pushing Owen Wijndal.
14'Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
13'Ajax are trying to create something here.
13'Ajax are in control of the ball.
13'Safe hands from Vitezslav Jaros as he comes out and claims the ball
12'Benfica are in control of the ball.
11'Antonio Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
11'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
10'Goal kick for Ajax.
10'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
10'Youri Regeer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10'Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%.
10'Benfica take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
9'Safe hands from Anatoliy Trubin as he comes out and claims the ball
9'Fredrik Aursnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
9'Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
8'Ajax are trying to create something here.
8'Samuel Dahl relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'Ajax are in control of the ball.
7'A great goal by Samuel Dahl
7'Benfica managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
6'Richard Rios provided the assist for the goal.
6'G O O O A A A L - Samuel Dahl is over the loose ball and puts it away with the left!
6'Richard Rios sends a header towards goal, but Vitezslav Jaros is there to comfortably save it
6'Georgiy Sudakov from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
6'Youri Baas successfully blocks the shot
6'A shot by Vangelis Pavlidis is blocked.
6'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
5'Benfica are trying to create something here.
5'Ball possession: Ajax: 70%, Benfica: 30%.
4'Fredrik Aursnes swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
4'Rayane Bounida relieves the pressure with a clearance
4'Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
4'Benfica are in control of the ball.
3'The ref blows his whistle. Wout Weghorst charged Nicolas Otamendi from behind and it's a free-kick
2'Ajax are in control of the ball.
2'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2'Ajax are trying to create something here.
2'Davy Klaassen is penalised for pushing Richard Rios.
1'Amar Dedic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1'Ajax are trying to create something here.
1'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1'Benfica kick-off, and the game is underway.
1'The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Johan Cruijff ArenA, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Tue Nov 25 2025 18:15:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ajax4-3-3
1
Vítezslav Jaros
6
Youri Regeer
37
Josip Šutalo
15
Youri Baas
5
Owen Wijndal
18
Davy Klaassen
4
Kou Itakura
8
Kenneth Taylor
43
Rayane Bounida
25
Wout Weghorst
11
Mika Godts
14
Vangelis Pavlidis
10
Georgiy Sudakov
18
Leandro Barreiro
8
Fredrik Aursnes
5
Enzo Barrenechea
20
Richard Ríos
26
Samuel Dahl
30
Nicolás Otamendi
4
António Silva
17
Amar Dedić
1
Anatoliy Trubin
Benfica4-2-3-1
Substitutions:
60'
Owen WijndalJorthy Mokio
81'
Georgiy SudakovTomas Araujo
74'
Davy KlaassenKian Fitz-Jim
90'
Vangelis PavlidisManu Silva
74'
Rayane BounidaOscar Gloukh
90'
Leandro BarreiroJoao Rego
74'
Mika GodtsKasper Dolberg
83'
Youri RegeerRaul Moro
Substitute players:
Joeri Jesse Heerkens
Samuel Soares
Remko Pasveer
Rafael Obrador
Lucas Rosa
Tomas Araujo
Anton Gaaei
Joshua Wynder
Jorthy Mokio
Manu Silva
Gerald Alders
João Miguel Fins Veloso
Oscar Gloukh
Joao Rego
James McConnell
Franjo Ivanović
Kian Fitz-Jim
Andreas Schjelderup
Raul Moro
Gianluca Prestianni
Kasper Dolberg
Henrique Araujo
Oliver Valaker Edvardsen
Rodrigo Miguel Ferreira Rêgo
Coaches:
Fred Grim
José Mourinho
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1Qualification to 1/8 finalsArsenal51315500141
2Qualification to 1/8 finalsParis Saint-Germain51112401198
3Qualification to 1/8 finalsBayern Munich5912401156
4Qualification to 1/8 finalsInter5912401123
5Qualification to 1/8 finalsReal Madrid5712401125
6Qualification to 1/8 finalsBorussia Dortmund56103111711
7Qualification to 1/8 finalsChelsea5610311126
8Qualification to 1/8 finalsSporting CP5610311115
9Qualification to 1/16 finalsManchester City5510311105
10Qualification to 1/16 finalsAtalanta511031165
11Qualification to 1/16 finalsNewcastle United579302114
12Qualification to 1/16 finalsAtletico Madrid5293021210
13Qualification to 1/16 finalsLiverpool529302108
14Qualification to 1/16 finalsGalatasaray51930287
15Qualification to 1/16 finalsPSV Eindhoven558221138
16Qualification to 1/16 finalsTottenham Hotspur538221107
17Qualification to 1/16 finalsBayer Leverkusen5-28221810
18Qualification to 1/16 finalsBarcelona5272121210
19Qualification to 1/16 finalsQarabag FK5-1721289
20Qualification to 1/16 finalsNapoli5-3721269
21Qualification to 1/16 finalsMarseille52620386
22Qualification to 1/16 finalsJuventus5061311010
23Qualification to 1/16 finalsAS Monaco5-2613168
24Qualification to 1/16 finalsPafos FC5-3613147
25Union St.Gilloise5-76203512
26Club Brugge5-54113813
27Athletic Club5-5411349
28Eintracht Frankfurt5-74113714
29FC Copenhagen5-74113714
30Benfica5-4310448
31Slavia Prague5-6303228
32Bodoe/Glimt5-42023711
33Olympiacos5-82023513
34Villarreal5-81014210
35Kairat Almaty5-101014414
36Ajax5-150005116
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