Match report

Benfica Defeats Ajax 2-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Ajax
Ajax
0–2
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Nov 25, 2025

Benfica stunned Ajax with a commanding performance to secure a 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League. Early goals from S. Dahl and L. Barreiro proved decisive as Ajax struggled to find their rhythm.

Key Facts

  • • S. Dahl scored the opening goal for Benfica at 6 minutes, assisted by Richard Ríos.
  • • L. Barreiro sealed the win with a goal in the final minute of regulation time, assisting F. Aursnes.
  • • Ajax had multiple substitutions including O. Wijndal and M. Godts entering the game.
  • • W. Weghorst received a yellow card for Ajax at 69 minutes due to an argument.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Jaros (G)
  • 6 Y. Regeer (D)
  • 37 J. Sutalo (D)
  • 15 Y. Baas (D)
  • 5 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 4 K. Itakura (M)
  • 43 R. Bounida (M)
  • 18 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 8 K. Taylor (M)
  • 11 M. Godts (M)
  • 25 W. Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Heerkens
  • 22 R. Pasveer
  • 2 L. Rosa
  • 3 A. Gaaei
  • 7 R. Moro
  • 9 K. Dolberg
  • 10 O. Gloukh
  • 16 J. McConnell
  • 17 O. Edvardsen
  • 24 J. Mokio
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim
  • 41 G. Alders

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Trubin (G)
  • 17 A. Dedic (D)
  • 4 A. Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 26 S. Dahl (D)
  • 20 R. Rios (M)
  • 5 E. Barrenechea (M)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 18 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 10 G. Sudakov (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Soares
  • 3 R. Obrador
  • 9 F. Ivanovic
  • 16 Manu
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 25 G. Prestianni
  • 39 H. Araujo
  • 44 T. Araujo
  • 66 J. Wynder
  • 67 R. Rego
  • 68 J. Veloso
  • 84 J. Rego

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    6' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dahl · Assist: Richard Ríos
  2. Ajax
    60' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Wijndal · On: J. Mokio
  3. Ajax
    69' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    W. Weghorst

    Argument

  4. Benfica
    74' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dahl

    Foul

  5. Ajax
    74' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Godts · On: K. Dolberg
  6. Ajax
    74' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Bounida · On: O. Gloukh
  7. Ajax
    74' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Klaassen · On: K. Fitz-Jim
  8. Benfica
    81' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Sudakov · On: T. Araujo
  9. Ajax
    83' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Regeer · On: R. Moro
  10. Benfica
    90'+2 Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: Manu
  11. Benfica
    90'+3 Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Barreiro · On: R. Rego
  12. Benfica
    90' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Barreiro · Assist: F. Aursnes

Match Stats

Stat Ajax Benfica
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 82%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 665 405
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.96 1.17
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 591 332
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica's early goal by S. Dahl set the tone and put pressure on Ajax from the start.
  • ▸ L. Barreiro’s late goal in the 90th minute sealed Benfica’s victory, thwarting any potential comeback attempt by Ajax.