Match report

Ajax Hold Off Juventus 1-1 in UEFA Champions League Thriller

Ajax
Ajax
1–1
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Apr 10, 2019

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash, Ajax and Juventus battled to a 1-1 draw, with Cristiano Ronaldo's goal for Juventus countered by David Neres' equalizer for Ajax. Both teams showed remarkable resilience and skill throughout the match, setting the stage for an intense second leg.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Ajax 1-1 Juventus
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo scored the equalizer for Juventus in the 45th minute
  • • David Neres equalized for Ajax in the 46th minute
  • • Ajax players N. Tagliafico, Frenkie de Jong, L. Schöne, and J. Ekkelenkamp received yellow cards
  • • Juventus substituted Douglas Costa for M. Mandžukić and P. Dybala for B. Matuidi

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 17 D. Blind (D)
  • 31 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 3 J. Veltman (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 20 L. Schöne (M)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (M)
  • 6 D. van de Beek (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 10 D. Tadić (F)
  • 7 David Neres (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 J. Ekkelenkamp
  • 2 R. Kristensen
  • 8 D. Sinkgraven
  • 9 K. Huntelaar
  • 16 L. Magallán
  • 25 K. Dolberg
  • 28 Bruno Varela

Juventus

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 20 João Cancelo (D)
  • 24 D. Rugani (D)
  • 14 B. Matuidi (M)
  • 5 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
  • 33 F. Bernardeschi (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 Douglas Costa
  • 10 P. Dybala
  • 6 S. Khedira
  • 2 M. De Sciglio
  • 18 M. Kean
  • 22 M. Perin
  • 37 L. Spinazzola

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    41' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tagliafico
  2. Juventus
    45' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: João Cancelo
  3. Ajax
    46' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    David Neres
  4. Ajax
    55' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Frenkie de Jong
  5. Juventus
    60' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mandžukić · On: Douglas Costa
  6. Ajax
    71' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schöne
  7. Ajax
    75' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Schöne · On: J. Ekkelenkamp
  8. Juventus
    75' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Matuidi · On: P. Dybala
  9. Juventus
    83' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pjanić
  10. Juventus
    90'+3 Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: S. Khedira
  11. Ajax
    90' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ekkelenkamp

Match Stats

Stat Ajax Juventus
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 76%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 606 382
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 516 290
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 11 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 45th minute gave Juventus the lead at halftime
  • ▸ David Neres' quick equalizer in the 46th minute for Ajax restored parity and boosted team morale