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Ajax vs Benfica

25 November 2025 at 17:45Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
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Referee: Sven Jablonski

Match Summary

Benfica defeated Ajax 2:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2025. Goals were scored by S. Dahl 6′, L. Barreiro 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Ajax had 62% possession while Benfica held 38%. Ajax had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Benfica. Expected goals: Ajax 0.96 — Benfica 1.17. Ajax made 5 substitutions, Benfica made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Ajax and Benfica — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
6′
S. Dahl

assist: R. Rios

Half Time
O. WijndalJ. Mokio
60′
M. GodtsK. Dolberg
74′
R. BounidaO. Gloukh
74′
D. KlaassenK. Fitz-Jim
74′
81′
G. SudakovT. Araujo
Y. RegeerR. Moro
83′
90+2′
90+3′
L. BarreiroR. Rego
90′
L. Barreiro

assist: F. Aursnes

Full Time

Match Statistics

Ajax had 62% possession against Benfica's 38%. Ajax registered 7 shots (3 on target) while Benfica managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 10–4. Fouls committed: 15–8.

Shots on Goal
3
4
Shots Off Goal
3
4
Total Shots
7
11
Blocked Shots
1
3
Shots inside the Box
5
8
Shots outside the Box
2
3
Fouls
15
8
Corner Kicks
10
4
Offsides
0
0
Ball Possession
62%
38%
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
2
4
Total Passes
665
405
Accurate Passes
591
332
Pass Accuracy
89%
82%
Expected Goals (xG)
0.96
1.17
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0.41
0.41

Rivalry since 2018

Ajax vs Benfica Head to Head Results· 4

Ajax and Benfica have met 4 times — Ajax won 1, Benfica won 1, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (4 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Benfica are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2022.

1
wins
Drawn
2
·
1
wins
Total goals
8 · 2.0/match
Both scored
2/4 · 50%
Over 2.5
1/4 · 25%

Recent Meetings

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Highest-scoring game: 22 v 2022

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In their last 6 matches, Ajax have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 12 May 2026