Key Takeaways:
- Benfica triumphed 2-0 away to Ajax in the fifth round of the Champions League main phase
- Samuel Dahl opened the scoring in the sixth minute, while Leandro Barreiro added a late second
- Ajax suffered a club-record eighth straight European defeat and remain pointless in the tournament
Match Overview
Benfica ended their run of defeats in this year’s Champions League with a commanding 2-0 victory away at Ajax in the fifth round of the main phase. The Portuguese visitors took control of the fixture early on and never relinquished their advantage in Amsterdam.
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Early Advantage and Late Decisiveness
The breakthrough came as early as the sixth minute, with Samuel Dahl finding the net to put the Eagles in front. As Ajax pressed for an equaliser, Leandro Barreiro sealed the contest for Benfica with a goal in the final seconds, ensuring the Portuguese side collected their first three points of the campaign and brought a halt to four consecutive defeats.
Impact on Standings
With this result, Benfica now have 3 points and occupy 28th place. Meanwhile, Ajax’ struggles in Europe continued, as the four-time European champions fell to their eighth successive defeat in continental competition – a new club record. The Dutch side remain the only team in the tournament yet to register a single point.
| Team | Score | Goalscorers | Points | Streak/Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | 0 | – | 0 | 8 consecutive European defeats |
| Benfica | 2 | Samuel Dahl (6′), Leandro Barreiro (90+) | 3 | Broke run of 4 straight losses |
